Human Resources / Health and Safety

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New DIR COVID-19 Guidance Issued

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank is joined by employment law experts Bianca Saad...
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D&I Critical to Strong Organizations

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg and Dr. Jessica Milam, Inclusion and Diversity Advisor to the U.S....

San Diego Chamber Affiliate LEAD San Diego Offers Free Webinar on Police Reform

This afternoon, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce affiliate LEAD San Diego will host a free webinar exploring the police reform movement. The "Understanding Police...

Still No Clear Compliance Path for Wildfire Smoke Regulation

In the midst of COVID-19, it is easy to forget the host of other regulations and obligations with which businesses must comply in California....
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COVID-19 Litigation Trends, Takeaways

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank talks with employment litigation expert Kristen Nesbit, partner...
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COVID-19: What Employers Ask Part 3

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank is joined by employment law experts Bianca Saad...

Assembly Committee to Consider Two Job Killer Bills That Will Increase Labor Costs

Two job killer bills that will increase costs and expose employers to potential litigation will be considered by the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee...

Chamber: Potential Expansion of Leave Law Would Hurt Businesses Facing Slashed Profits, Income Amid...

By Sarah Downey in Northern California Record A new bill that would make small businesses subject to the same family leave law as large companies...
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COVID-19: Planning for School Closures

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank is joined by employment law experts Bianca Saad...

CCPA Enforcement: Enter the AG

From the Capitol Insider blog: In this blog post, we follow along with Dominique Shelton Leipzig (Perkins Coie) as she moderates the IAPP Keynote, “CCPA...

Panelists Share Insights on Fostering Workplace Diversity, Inclusion; Video Available Now

Fostering diversity and inclusion in the workforce requires strong intention and difficult conversations, Audra Bohannon, senior client partner at Korn Ferry, advises in a...

Why Temperature Checks, Doctor’s Note May Be OK for COVID-19

With the current coronavirus pandemic, I have been wondering what I can do to protect my employees in the workplace. May we take the...
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COVID-19: Enforcing Mask Rules at Work

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss ways...

Panel Discussion to Focus on Putting Racial Justice Words Into Action

Update 7/15 - Video Now Live: Panel Discussion to Focus on Putting Racial Justice Words Into Action As part of its ongoing effort to help employers...
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COVID-19 Positive: Employer Obligations

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss what...

Job Killer Bill Establishing New Leave Advances to Assembly

A job killer bill that will overwhelmingly impact small employers and will impose higher costs and additional administrative burdens passed a key legislative hurdle...
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COVID-19: Masks, 6-Foot Rule

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg, and CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank discuss...

Free Webinar, Resources to Help Employers Foster an Inclusive Workplace

Webinar Expired: See Promoting Equality, Diversity and Opportunity in the Workplace for latest information. This is an important time when employers and employees must work together to address...

California’s Face Mask Requirements Can Help Keep Businesses Open

It’s been almost two weeks since the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) required Californians to wear a cloth face mask when outside the home, with...

Vacation Policy Factors to Consider During COVID-19 Pandemic

A consequence of the prolonged shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders issued as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically reduced travel. As a result,...