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‘Clopening’ Schedules Generally OK for California Workers
Is there a minimum amount of time required between an employee’s shifts? Can an employee be required to work a late shift one night and…
Coronavirus Support Available for Workers, Employers
On Thursday, March 5, California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) clarified employer and employee coverage related to the coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19. The…
Reminder for Retailers: LA’s Fair Work Week Ordinance Starts April 1
Starting April 1, 2023, retail businesses with at least 300 employees globally and doing any work in the city of Los Angeles will have new…
SMARTER Plan: Governor Newsom Unveils Next Phase of State’s COVID-19 Response
In a sign suggesting that California may be finally moving past the pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of the California SMARTER plan: The…
Succession Planning Helps Businesses Prepare for Long-Term Survival
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts is joined by best-selling author and recruiting expert Rikka Brandon to discuss…
AB 5 Injunction Overturned
Once upon a (pre-pandemic) time, one of employers’ most pressing concerns was the independent contractor law (also known as AB 5) that took effect in…
Labor Commissioner Releases COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave Guidance
Following closely on the heels of releasing its COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) poster, the California Labor Commissioner published new guidance, a series of…
H-1B Filing Season Began April 1, Brings Changes
The H-1B filing season for fiscal year (FY) 2020 began Monday, April 1, 2019. If you have workers who need these U.S. work visas, prepare…
School’s Out for Summer: Are Employees Still Eligible for FFCRA School Closure Leave?
As the school year ends with a whimper, many parents are preparing for a summer with their kids at home at the same time businesses…
Daly City Increases Minimum Wage Starting February 13
On January 14, 2019, Daly City’s City Council voted unanimously to increase the local minimum wage to $12 per hour, effective February 13, 2019, joining…
