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2026 Computer Professionals, Licensed Physicians Rates
On January 1, 2026, the overtime exemption rates for computer software employees and licensed physicians will increase, so employers must ensure these employees’ hourly rates are not less than…
Los Angeles City Hotel, Airport Worker Minimum Wage Increase Now in Effect, Affects Santa Monica Hotel Workers
In late June 2025, a referendum petition challenging Los Angeles City’s hotel and airport worker minimum wage ordinance was filed with the Los Angeles City…
California Labor Commissioner Issues Immigration Compliance Reminders
The California Labor Commissioner recently reminded California employers about California’s immigration laws and protections, highlighting that they protect every worker in the state — regardless…
Protect Your Workers as California Heats Up
Temperatures are rising, with triple digits forecasted across California. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) reminds employers to protect workers at outdoor and…
2025 Licensed Physicians, Computer Professionals Rates
On January 1, 2025, the overtime exemption rates for computer software employees and licensed physicians will increase — so employers need to make sure that…
National Heat Illness Prevention Rule for Indoor, Outdoor Workers Proposed
On August 30, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the agency’s first proposed indoor and outdoor heat illness prevention rule. Although a…
Court Rulings Spotlight Complex Harassment Issues in Bailey and Okonowsky Cases
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene examine two recent court…
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…
Agreement Reached to Reform Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) to Create a Better, Fairer System for Workers and Employers
The California Chamber of Commerce and the Fix PAGA coalition, representing non-profits, social justice advocates, family farmers, health care providers and businesses, are supporting legislation to…
Reminder: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Regulations Start June 18
On April 19, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its final rule implementing the 2023 federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). And on…
