What Supervisors Need to Know, Part I: ‘Hard’ Compliance Skills
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment Law Subject Matter...
Executive Orders and Their Impact on DEI
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel of Labor and Employment, Bianca Saad and Associate General Counsel of Labor and Employment, Matthew Roberts are joined by Jonathan Mayes, CEO of Jonathan Mayes Consulting, to discuss some of the changes happening in the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) space following recent executive action from the White House.
It’s All in the Handbook: Creating and Maintaining an Effective Company Resource
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss the...
Potential Changes Coming to Workplace Violence Prevention Standards
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Robert Moutrie discuss potential changes coming...
Small Business Webinars by CalChamber and CalOSBA to Kick Off Feb. 21
Update
View the First Webinar: New Employment Laws for 2025
(featuring Tara Lynn Gray, Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, Jennifer Barrera,...
Register Now for CalChamber’s Revamped HR Boot Camp, Leaves of Absence Seminars
The CalChamber has updated and revamped its virtual seminars for 2025 by adding more examples and scenarios to help you apply key legal concepts...
CalChamber, Coalition Urge UI Debt Assistance in 2025–2026 California Budget
The California Chamber of Commerce and a broad coalition of business groups are urging state leaders to deliver on the commitments made in California’s...
Navigating California’s Paid Sick Leave Law
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara discuss California's paid sick...
Workplace Violence Rule: CalChamber Urges Changes
Draft Regulation Broader than Legislation
Cal/OSHA held the first open discussion of its workplace violence safety regulation for general industry at an all-day advisory committee...
CalChamber Webinar to Provide Essential Tips, Best Practices to Master Employee Handbook Compliance
An employee handbook is more than just a guide for employees — it’s a critical document that communicates key information to employees and sets...
2025 Compliance Checklist: Key HR Practices for Employers
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss key...
Unemployment Insurance Exceptions Granted for Workers and Employers Affected by Wildfires
With devastating wildfires ravaging California, both employers and workers should be aware of some emergency options available through California’s unemployment insurance (UI) system.
For employees,...
California Wildfires: Key Employer Responsibilities for Worker Health and Pay
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss the wildfire-related...
New 2025 Employment Laws Reminder!
Happy New Year! 2025 brings numerous employment law updates, so here’s a quick reminder of the new changes that employers should be prepared for,...
CalChamber Challenges Recent Law Chilling Employer Speech in Federal Court
The California Chamber of Commerce and the California Restaurant Association (CRA) are urging a federal court to stop the implementation of a new California...
Free Jan. 17 Webinar to Give PAGA Reform Overview by State Agency
In partnership with the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) will be presenting an overview of the latest...
Pre-Order Your 2025 Mandatory, Updated Employment Notices Posters
Every California business and establishment must post 18 employment notices to ensure their employees are aware of their rights in the workplace, plus an...
Registration for 2025 Employment Law Updates Seminars Open Now
Registration is now open for the CalChamber's popular 2025 Employment Law Updates seminars. Some dates are filling up fast, so sign up today to...
Practical Emotional Intelligence Applications for HR Professionals and Leaders
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and emotional intelligence expert and keynote speaker Jen Shirkani share valuable...
California Local Minimum Wage Rates Increasing January 1, 2025
Many California jurisdictions are ringing in the new year with local minimum wage increases so California employers should double check the local minimum wage(s)...