Category: Hiring
Free Webinar on New Joint-Employer Rule
Confused about the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new joint-employer rule? Not sure how this new rule applies to your business? You’re not alone. The…
New Joint Employer Rule under Fair Labor Standards Act
On January 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule updating its regulations regarding joint-employer status under the Fair Labor Standards…
Veterans Day: Don’t Forget Skills Military Veterans Bring to Workforce
Veterans Day is next Monday, November 11. As we recognize and thank the brave men and women in the armed forces, we also recognize the…
Plan Now to Hire Temporary Holiday Season Workers
The busy holiday season is fast approaching, and with unemployment rates low and temporary worker demand high, finding qualified temporary help may be challenging this…
Franchisors Not Liable for Franchisee’s Labor Violations, Ninth Circuit Rules
Recently, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important wage and hour decision related to joint employment, particularly for franchisors (Salazar, et al. v….
Guard Your Company Against Employee Ghosting
As the unemployment rate in California remains low, a new phenomenon in recruiting and hiring is taking hold. Called “ghosting,” this term is most common…
The Case for Hiring Military Veterans
Military veterans and servicemembers are not only highly trained for professionalism and discipline but also have an accelerated learning curve and respect for procedures —…
When Should a ‘Temp’ Become a Regular Employee?
I hired a number of employees to work on a short-term project for me. I classified them as “temporary” and therefore not eligible for benefits…
New CalChamber Podcast Discusses “Ghosting” In The Workplace
As employers are finding it harder and harder to fill positions, a new problem that is arising is job abandonment and applicants disappearing in the…
CalChamber Podcast: Texting in the Workplace and Other Cautionary Employment Tales
In last week’s episode of The Workplace, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law attorney Jennifer Shaw discuss the implications…
