The CARES Act Explained
With more than half of the country under stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government on Friday passed an historic $2.2...
California Businesses Retool and Donate to Help Fight Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 has brought unprecedented difficulties to California and the nation—but chief among them is highlighting a shortage in health care-critical supplies.
Amid COVID-19, Businesses Ask Attorney General for More Time to Comply with Unfinished CCPA...
While Californians struggle to shoulder the economic impacts of COVID-19, business owners are being asked to spend money and resources on compliance with new...
COVID-19: What Employers Are Asking
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank is joined by employment law experts Bianca Saad...
Furloughs Versus Layoffs: Is There A Difference in California?
Many Californian businesses are facing difficult choices during this COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic). Confronting losses in revenue and uncertainty in...
COVID-19 Federal Paid Leaves Explained
*Editor’s Note: The Department of Labor on March 24 advanced the effective date of the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act and Emergency Paid...
Governor Issues Order to Help Meet Deliveries, Suspends Some Layoff Notice Requirements
Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday signed an executive order to ease restrictions on commercial drivers supporting emergency relief efforts, and suspend certain existing laws for...
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...