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Layoffs Involve Some Strict Rules with a Bit of Employer Discretion
Due to a number of reasons, we are going to have to lay off a few employees. I have heard that there are certain rules…
E-Verify Users Allowed to Electronically Inspect Form I-9 Documents
Get ready! The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be releasing new, revised Form I-9 documents tomorrow, but that’s not the only change coming…
Several Cities Join California in Ending Local COVID-19 State of Emergency
On Tuesday, February 28, California will end its COVID-19 declaration of emergency, and the federal government anticipates terminating the national emergency on May 11, 2023….
Scary Stories Abound Even on This COVID-19-Impacted Halloween
Halloween 2020 looks different this year. Will children be able to trick or treat? Does employee morale improve if remote workers dress up? Is a…
Register Now for HR Boot Camp on May 2-3
Do you know what the “ABC Test” is? Are you aware of what criminal history information is prohibited for job applicants? What about 2024 changes…
Can Employees Sue for Unwanted Birthday Parties?
In Kentucky, a former employee was recently awarded $450,000 after an unwanted birthday party. HR professionals across the country have been clicking on these headlines…
Pregnant, Nursing Workers Gain More Federal Protections
While California employers were preparing for 2023 new employment-related laws, two new federal laws for employers may have flown under the radar. Passed as part…
Vacation Policy: Employer Has Latitude, But Beware of Illegal Impacts
Can we have different vacation policies for different worksites and for different groups in the same office? Yes, California employers may establish different vacation policies…
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…
Business Legislative Wins and What Employers Can Expect in 2024
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts sits down with CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman and Chris Micheli,…
