Category: Hiring
Federal Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
On June 8, 2026, a federal district court in Massachusetts vacated the $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions that was established in September 2025 by…
Navigating the Murky Waters of Employee Arrests
California has an intricate set of rules for conducting criminal background checks on applicants and employees, and many California employers are surprised that a unique…
School’s Out, Summer Hiring Is In: California Rules for Hiring Minors, Interns
As the school year ends, many employers are gearing up to hire high school students and interns for summer jobs. Hiring teenagers and interns over…
U.S. DOL Proposes New Joint-Employer Rule
On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its proposed rule setting the standard for when two or more employers may be…
Navigating Drug Testing, Substance Use in Today’s Workplace
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts and CalChamber General Counsel for Labor and Employment…
Recent Case Highlights Need for Employers to Strictly Comply with Background Check Rules
A California Court of Appeal recently ruled that job applicants and employees can recover a statutory sum when an employer violates California’s background check rules…
2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Opens March 4
The fiscal year 2027 H-1B cap initial registration period will open at 12 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, and run through 12 p.m. (EST)…
H-1B Visa Updates: New Selection Rules, $100k Fee Withstands Legal Challenge
On December 23, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it was amending regulations governing the H-1B visa selection process, moving from a…
From the Experts: Who Is a Volunteer? Best Practices for Adult, Minor Volunteers
We are a nonprofit organization and have an on-site library staffed by volunteers. We want to invite youth/minors to volunteer for these roles as well….
Los Angeles County Makes Right of Recall, Retention Protections Permanent
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently adopted an ordinance, effective November 6, 2025, permanently extending the county’s COVID-19 Right of Recall and COVID-19…
