Category: Hiring
New $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas
H-1B visas have been in the news this last week, beginning with a Presidential Proclamation creating a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions, as…
Pending Automated Decision-Making Systems (ADS) Legislation, Regulations
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss recent California regulations…
What to Do When Pre-Job Test Shows Rehab Prescription Drug Use
We made a conditional offer of employment to an applicant subject to a pre-employment drug test. His test came back positive for Suboxone. He has…
How Privacy Agency’s Proposed AI Regulations Would Affect California Businesses
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Covington & Burling LLP Partner Lindsey Tonsager and Covington & Burling LLP…
Learn How to Avoid Pitfalls in Hiring and Onboarding in Our Webinar
Recruiting and hiring employees isn’t easy, and when handled incorrectly, you can risk potential, costly hiring mistakes, like discrimination claims. It can be daunting and…
H-1B Initial Registration Period Opens March 7
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap initial registration period will open at noon Eastern on Friday,…
2025 Compliance Checklist: Key HR Practices for Employers
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss key compliance…
Remember California’s Bird Flu State of Emergency Notice Requirements
Both the U.S. President and the California Governor have authority to issue emergency proclamations for areas affected by disasters or other emergencies federally and in…
On-Boarding Activities: Best to Wait for Employee’s First Day of Work
When we start a new employee, their first day is spent completing on-boarding paperwork and trainings. Can we streamline the process by having them do…
Many Steps to Consider When Hiring Out-of-State Remote Worker
I run a business in California and would like to hire someone from a different state to work remotely. What, if any, additional steps should…
