Category: Hiring
CA Labor Commissioner’s FAQs on Pay Scale Disclosures
As 2023 gets closer, the California Labor Commissioner’s office released FAQs addressing some of employers’ lingering questions about the new pay scale disclosure requirements starting…
Succession Planning Helps Businesses Prepare for Long-Term Survival
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts is joined by best-selling author and recruiting expert Rikka Brandon to discuss…
Best Practices for Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts, and diversity and inclusion consultant Jonathan Mayes discuss best practices for fostering…
Applicant’s Criminal History Off Limits Until After Making Job Offer
We want to protect our company and staff from criminals. Can we ask applicants if they have a felony conviction in our application or during…
Factors to Consider When Deciding Whether to Pay for Try-Out Time
If we ask a job applicant to demonstrate their job skills during an interview, do we have to pay them for their time? During the…
Recruiting Best Practices for a Post-COVID-19 Job Landscape
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts, and bestselling author and recruiting expert Rikka Brandon discuss hiring best practices…
Celebrate Veterans This Veterans Day
Veterans Day is dedicated to recognizing and thanking the brave individuals who’ve served in the armed forces — it’s also a great reminder of the…
New 2023 California Employment Laws
It’s that time of year again! With a deadline of September 30, Governor Gavin Newsom signed many of the California Legislature’s labor and employment bills…
New California Law Expands Pay Scale Disclosure, Pay Data Reporting Requirements
On September 27, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1162, which requires employers to make pay scales available to job applicants and employees as well…
Applicant with Criminal History? Follow Process Before Revoking Offer
We ran a criminal background check on a prospective new employee and the check revealed some criminal history. Can we choose to revoke the job…
