Category: Time Off
Register Now for What to Expect When Your Employee Is Expecting Webinar
Employers have many legal obligations when they learn that an employee is expecting a child, including notifying employees of their leave rights, providing accommodations and…
How to Figure Family Leave Eligibility for Remote Employees
Our corporate office in California has 49 employees, while we also have remote employees in other states — one in Nevada, two in New Mexico…
Navigating California’s Paid Sick Leave Law
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara discuss California’s paid sick leave…
California Wildfires: Key Employer Responsibilities for Worker Health and Pay
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss wildfire-related regulations and…
California’s Voting Leave Requirements for Employers
The next general election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 — and employers need to make sure they comply with California’s voting leave requirements. Employers must…
Hours Worked, Not ‘Full-Time’ Label Key to Managing Benefits
What is the minimum number of hours an employee needs to work to be considered full-time? California and federal law generally do not categorize the…
California Employment Laws Starting 2025
We’ve reached October — the annual legislative cycle has ended as California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed bills over the last few weeks. Now…
Last Call: Register for Leaves of Absence Virtual Seminar Now!
Managing leaves of absence can be complicated. Is paid family leave a protected leave of absence? Can an employee who calls in sick using their…
California’s Family Leave Mediation, Paid Family Leave Grants Updates
California’s Family Leave Mediation program and Paid Family Leave Grants program — aimed at supporting small businesses and their employees in managing family leave —…
Celebrating Juneteenth: What Employers Should Know
In 2021, the federal government recognized Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and California followed suit in 2022. Many events are scheduled across the state to…
