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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…

Pay for Jury Duty Depends on Employee Status: Exempt or Nonexempt
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Pay for Jury Duty Depends on Employee Status: Exempt or Nonexempt 

One of our exempt managers has requested leave to attend jury duty. Do we have to allow him to go on jury duty and if…

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Employee Arrested While Off Duty? Proceed Cautiously; Gather Facts

One of our employees did not show up for work yesterday and failed to call or otherwise notify us of his absence. We have a…

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How to Handle Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber HR Adviser Ellen Savage answer common questions that employers are…

NLRB Acting General Counsel Rescinds Numerous Guidance Memoranda
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NLRB Acting General Counsel Rescinds Numerous Guidance Memoranda

With every change in presidential administration comes a reshuffling of priorities and appointees. Some of the most consequential changes for employers this round are those…

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CFRA Expansion Complicates Leave Administration for Furloughed Employees

The recent California Family Rights Act (CFRA) expansion has added a new and more complicated layer for small businesses. As previously reported, starting January 1,…

Supplemental Notice to H-2A Agricultural Workers
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Must Provide Supplemental Notice to H-2A Agricultural Workers Beginning March 15, 2024

California’s Notice to Employee pursuant to Labor Code section 2810.5 (also referred to as the Wage Theft Notice) underwent some changes that became effective January…