Category: Workplace Policies

Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform FAQs Published
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Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform FAQs Published

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recently published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and its recent reforms, providing…

Arbitration Curtailed When Claim Includes Sexual Harassment
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Arbitration Curtailed When Claim Includes Sexual Harassment

In 2017, the #MeToo movement highlighted the magnitude of issues associated with workplace sexual harassment, including perpetrators requiring private arbitration of sexual harassment claims to…

California to Limit Certain Employer Communications Starting January 1
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California to Limit Certain Employer Communications Starting January 1

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert…

California Employers Need to Do Now Regarding PAGA Reform
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Free White Paper: What California Employers Need to Do Now Regarding PAGA Reform

Since it was enacted in 2004, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has allowed individuals to file lawsuits against employers seeking penalties for various Labor…

Recent California Supreme Court Rulings Affect PAGA Litigation
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How Recent California Supreme Court Rulings Affect PAGA Litigation

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss two recent…

No Right to Intervene, Object to PAGA Settlement
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No Right to Intervene, Object to PAGA Settlement

It’s been a busy summer for California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). First, in July, California passed sweeping PAGA reform. Then, in August, the California…

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Hot Weather No Excuse to Abandon Dress Code Requirements

During a recent heat wave, several employees showed up for work with visible tattoos, strappy tops and flip-flop shoes. This is all in violation of…

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How Remote Work Is Changing California’s Workforce

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and PPIC researchers Sarah Bohn and Hans Johnson discuss how remote work…

Register for Wage & Hour Essentials Exempt, Nonexempt Webinars
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Register for Wage & Hour Essentials Exempt, Nonexempt Webinars

California employers must follow numerous wage and hour laws. For example, nonexempt or “hourly” employees must be paid for all hours worked, including overtime paid…

PAGA Wage & Hour Compliance Toolkit
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Posted in Compensation Final Paycheck Meal and Rest Break Overtime Termination Workplace Policies

CalChamber PAGA Wage & Hour Compliance Toolkit on Sale Now

To help businesses comply with the newly enacted Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform legislation, the California Chamber of Commerce has put together a PAGA Wage…