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

Labor Commissioner Publishes Workplace Know Your Rights Model Notice
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Labor Commissioner Publishes Workplace Know Your Rights Model Notice

The California Labor Commissioner has published the model notice required under California’s new Workplace Know Your Rights Act, which took effect January 1, 2026. Employers…

New 2026 Employment Laws Reminder
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New 2026 Employment Laws Reminder

Happy New Year! 2026 is here, and California employers know what that means — new employment laws just took effect. Here’s a quick reminder of…

Reflecting on 2025, Preparing for 2026! Happy Holidays!
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Reflecting on 2025, Preparing for 2026! Happy Holidays!

Behind the scenes, we’re busy preparing for the new 2026 employment laws starting on January 1, so HRWatchdog will be taking a break until the…

Employers’ Obligations Under the Workplace Know Your Rights Act
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Employers’ Obligations Under the Workplace Know Your Rights Act

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts…

Tax Deductions for Tips, Overtime Under One Big, Beautiful Bill Act
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Tax Deductions for Tips, Overtime Under One Big, Beautiful Bill Act

Known as the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, H.R. 1 brought numerous federal law changes, mainly to federal tax law, when it was signed on…

Who Is a Volunteer? Best Practices for Adult, Minor Volunteers
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Who Is a Volunteer? Best Practices for Adult, Minor Volunteers

We are a nonprofit organization and have an on-site library staffed by volunteers. We want to invite youth/minors to volunteer for these roles as well….

California’s 2026 Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Rates
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California’s 2026 Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Rates

On January 1, 2026, the minimum and maximum temporary total disability (TTD) rates will increase, according to the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC). These…