Category: Workplace Policies
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…
California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act Deadline Approaching: What Employers Must Do
Remember, under California’s new Workplace Know Your Rights Act, employers have until March 30, 2026, to provide their employees with the opportunity to designate emergency…
EEOC Issues Remote Work Accommodations Guidance
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued guidance addressing remote work accommodations. Though the guidance is directed toward federal agencies, it may be instructive…
Concerns about Employee’s Off-Duty Social Media Posts on Politics?
An employee told me that one of our new hires has made public social media posts the employee finds concerning. The employee is worried about…
What Employers Should Know About Wearable Technologies in Their Workplace
As wearable technology moves from wrists and pockets to glasses, jewelry and even clothing, California employers are confronting a new set of workplace questions —…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guide for California Employers Webinar
As employers add artificial intelligence (AI) tools to increase workplace productivity, they should be careful because these tools, if used without proper oversight and safeguards,…
Employee Handbook: New Year Good Time to Audit/Update Policies
As California employers settle into 2026, it’s a good time to shift focus from learning new laws to putting them into practice. A tool that…
PAGA Reforms Already Delivering Positive Results
California’s landmark 2024 reforms to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) are already showing positive results for employers and employees, according to a new report…
Practical Tips for New HR Professionals
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, CalChamber Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and CalChamber Employment Law Subject…
Avoid Holiday Party Headaches
The holiday season is here — including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice, Christmas and more. It’s when employers and their employees often let loose…
