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New 2020 Exempt Classification Rates
California’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced rate changes for the computer software employee exemption and the licensed physician and surgeon exemption. The new rates take effect…
2022 Computer Software Employee, Licensed Physician/Surgeon Exemption Rates
As 2022 gets closer, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has released the 2022 rate changes for the computer software employees exemption and the licensed physicians and…
Labor Code’s Requirement to Reimburse Work Expenses Not Applicable to Public Employers
One of many wage and hour rules that employers must follow in California is the requirement of Labor Code section 2802 to reimburse employees for…
Burdens Created by New Leaves of Absence
Even in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and a historic economic shock, the Legislature is considering legislation to increase the cost on employers of…
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…
New 2021 Computer Software Employee, Licensed Physician/Surgeon Exemption Rates
Start preparing now for 2021! The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced the 2021 rates changes for the computer software employee exemption and…
CalSavers Large Employer Registration Deadline Extended
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rapidly change California’s regulatory landscape. To help employers through these uncertain times, the California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Investment Board…
EDD Announces Up to 20-Week UI Extension
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has taken action to further assist people who are unemployed due to the economic impact of COVID-19. On July…
EEOC COVID-19 Vaccines, Accommodations Guidance Updated
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated and expanded guidance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing questions about objections to employer COVID-19 vaccine…
Cal/OSHA Updates ETS Fact Sheets, FAQs
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has posted new FAQs on COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) and posted fact sheets —…
