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Posted in Discrimination

Employer Best Practices to Ensure Compliance with California Equal Pay Act

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts sits down with Bianca Saad, CalChamber vice president of labor and employment…

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Posted in Hiring Training

CalChamber Webinar Covers Compliance Tips for New Hires

In most of California’s major job industries, positions are consistently being added. More specifically, the most recent state data shows 15 consecutive months of job…

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Posted in Pregnancy Disability Leave Workplace Policies

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…

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Posted in Workplace Safety

Compliance During Emergency Conditions

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts sits down with CalChamber Labor Law Helpline expert Ellen Savage to discuss…

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Posted in Hiring Termination

FTC Proposed Rule Broadly Prohibits Non-Compete Agreements

Back in July 2021, President Joe Biden issued his Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, which, among other things, encouraged the Federal…

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Posted in General

Compliance Tips for 2023

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber’s vice president of employment law, Bianca Saad, discuss the new…

Cal/OSHA Approves Significant Changes to Employers’ First Aid Requirements
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Posted in Workplace Safety

Cal/OSHA Approves Significant Changes to Employers’ First Aid Requirements

California employers should take a fresh look at their first aid programs as the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has approved first…

DOL Opinion Letter on Travel Required During Meal Periods
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Posted in Meal and Rest Break

DOL Opinion Letter on Travel Required During Meal Periods

On September 7, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published three new opinion letters covering specific factual inquiries into federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)…

New DOL Opinion Letters on Volunteering, Tip Sharing
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Posted in Compensation Wage and Hour

New DOL Opinion Letters on Volunteering, Tip Sharing

On September 7, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued two new opinion letters covering specific factual inquiries into federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)…

When an Employee Is Expecting: Register Now for Pregnancy, Bonding Leaves Webinar
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Posted in Pregnancy Disability Leave

When an Employee Is Expecting: Register Now for Pregnancy, Bonding Leaves Webinar

Your employee walks in and announces they’re pregnant. Congratulations! But when an employee is expecting a child, employers must navigate a range of legal obligations….