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Looking Behind and Ahead: “Top 8” Posts of 2018
Even though we are in mid-January, let’s take one last fond look back at 2018. 2018 was quite a year for employers with several new…
Simplified H-1B Visa Application Process Starts March 1
This year, applying for one of those 85,000 H-1B visas begins a month earlier than in years past — and requires a lot less work…
San Francisco Passes Back-to-Work Ordinance
On June 23, 2020, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an emergency ordinance, known as the “Back to Work” emergency ordinance. The ordinance provides…
Employee Claims a Co-Worker Lied About On-the-Job Injury
One of my employees came to me today and said his back was sore and that he hurt it while moving some equipment, so we…
San Francisco Cancels Employer Reporting, Issues Paid Sick Leave Guidance Related to COVID-19
Attention, San Francisco employers! The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) released two updates — one regarding their Employer Annual Reporting Form and the other…
Labor Law Proposals to Keep an Eye On
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss four current state legislative proposals…
Webinar on California’s Indoor Heat Illness Standard Can Help Employers Comply
California’s outdoor heat illness standards have been in place for nearly 20 years, since a particularly brutal summer in 2006; and soon, employers will also…
Best Practices for Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts, and diversity and inclusion consultant Jonathan Mayes discuss best practices for fostering…
On-Boarding Activities: Best to Wait for Employee’s First Day of Work
When we start a new employee, their first day is spent completing on-boarding paperwork and trainings. Can we streamline the process by having them do…
California Court Ruling Could Complicate Background Checks
California employers should take note of a recent appellate court case that could complicate employment background checks. When conducting background checks, it’s common to search…
