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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…

The EEOC’s Recent Record-Breaking Enforcement Efforts
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Posted in Discrimination

The EEOC’s Recent Record-Breaking Enforcement Efforts

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its record-breaking enforcement results for fiscal year 2025. Overall, it’s reaching more workers and challenging all…

Annual Reporting Form for San Francisco Employers Due May 1, 2026
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Posted in Local Ordinances

Annual Reporting Form for San Francisco Employers Due May 1, 2026

San Francisco’s annual reporting season is here once again! By May 1, 2026, employers covered by San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) and/or Fair…

NLRB Rescinds Most Recent Joint Employer Rule
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Posted in Labor Relations

NLRB Rescinds Most Recent Joint Employer Rule

In 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published a final rule updating its joint employer test to be more expansive for applying the National…

Minimum Wage for Certain Federal Contractors Will Increase May 11, 2026
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Posted in Minimum Wage

Minimum Wage for Certain Federal Contractors Will Increase May 11, 2026

On February 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the minimum wage for federal contractors covered by Executive Order 13658 will increase…

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Posted in Discrimination

Fourth Circuit Court Vacates Injunction Against DEI Executive Orders

On February 6, 2026, the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a preliminary injunction that had blocked parts of two Trump administration executive orders…

What Employers Should Know About Wearable Technologies in Their Workplace
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Posted in Workplace Policies

What Employers Should Know About Wearable Technologies in Their Workplace

As wearable technology moves from wrists and pockets to glasses, jewelry and even clothing, California employers are confronting a new set of workplace questions —…