Human Resources / Health and Safety

The Workplace Podcast

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...
The Workplace Podcast

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.
The Workplace Podcast

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...
The Workplace Podcast

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...
The Workplace Podcast

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...
The Workplace Podcast

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...
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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,...
The Workplace Podcast

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...
2025

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...
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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...
The Workplace Podcast

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...
2024 to 2025

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)...