COVID-19: Preparing for Remote Work
Much has happened over the weekend on a national scale and for California, there is rising concern among business owners and employers due to...
Governor Issues New Restrictions, Resources to Curb Coronavirus Outbreak, Protect Economy
Governor Gavin Newsom issued new restrictions yesterday, calling on everyone over the age of 65 and those with chronic health conditions to isolate at...
CalChamber Applauds Governor’s Actions to Curb Coronavirus Outbreak and Protect Economy
Governor Gavin Newsom is to be applauded for his efforts to do everything possible to protect the health and safety of Californians while balancing...
COVID-19: Top Resources for Employers
There is a lot of information out there, so on today’s episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank breaks down exactly what employers need to know.
Private Attorneys General Act in Need of Reform
To identify flaws in the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), reformers need look no further than comments from the state agency assigned to...
Coronavirus: An Economic Look – The Workplace Podcast
Coronavirus continues to dominate the news, raising concerns among individuals and for our economy. In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice...
CalChamber Takes Position on November Ballot Measures
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has taken the following positions on upcoming ballot measures:
SUPPORT: Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act...
Key Employment Law Issues When Addressing Workplace Illnesses
Our employee has recently returned from traveling in an area where there is an illness epidemic. What can we do to address the employee’s...
132a Workers’ Comp Pitfalls to Avoid
Employees who get injured at work, whether due to an accident or an illness, can file a workers’ compensation claim. What employers may not...
Voter’s Choice Act May Be Game Changer for Voting Time Off Rules
My employee wants to take time off to vote in the California Primary Election on March 3. She says I have to pay her...
Employer Do’s/Don’ts of Workplace Dating
Given how much time people spend at work, it comes as no surprise that many people date or have dated someone at their workplace....
Surprise! 2020 Promises More Workplace Regulations for California’s Employers
2019 brought some big changes under Cal/OSHA, and 2020 is virtually certain to bring new obligations for employers confronting some very hot new issues--including...
What AB 51’s Preliminary Injunction Means for California Employers
U.S. District Court Judge Kimberly Mueller formalized on February 7 her order halting enforcement of and invalidating in full an anti-arbitration law identified by the...
First Entries on 2020 Job Killer List Similar to Previous Failed Proposals
Yesterday, the California Chamber of Commerce named two recently introduced bills as 2020 job killers.
The bills are very similar to prior versions also identified...
CalChamber Job Killer Update: SB 850, SB 873 Tagged as 2020 Job Killers
The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that two recently introduced bills will be on its upcoming 2020 Job Killer list. These bills are very...
Super Bowl Flu, Gambling and Red Carpet Reviews: The Impact of Cultural Events in...
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss the...
Job Killer Update: 10 Bills Stopped, 2 Bills Advance
Ten California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills carried over from last year’s legislative session are dead for the year after missing a key...
CalChamber Hails Ruling Invalidating AB 51
The California Chamber of Commerce today welcomed a ruling by United States District Court Judge Kimberly Mueller halting enforcement of and invalidating in full...
New Law Expands Definition of Registered Domestic Partnership, Add Flex Plan Notice Requirement
In keeping with the new year theme, today's podcast includes two new "sleeper laws" that took effect on Jan. 1, 2020. These laws have...
Oh, What a Relief It Isn’t – AB 5 and the B2B Exemption
The new law governing independent contracting, AB 5, includes what can be described as a business-to-business (B2B) exemption. But a close examination of the...