Human Resources / Health and Safety

7 CalChamber Member Companies Land on Best Places to Work in Sacramento List

Seven California Chamber of Commerce member companies were recently chosen by the Sacramento Business Journal as some of the best places to work in...

Canceling Shifts on Short Notice May Lead to Reporting Time Pay

How much notice must I give my employees that I’m canceling a shift in order to avoid paying reporting time? Anytime an employee reports to...
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Prop. 65 Warnings for Acrylamide in Food Not Backed by Current Scientific Data, Suit...

If you want to comply with Proposition 65 on Thanksgiving, you will likely need to add an acrylamide cancer warning to pretty much every...

14 CalChamber Member Companies Recognized as Best Places to Work in San Diego

Fourteen California Chamber of Commerce member companies were recently selected by the San Diego Business Journal as some of the best places to work...

New 2020 Labor Laws Affecting California Employers

There are a few new and significant 2020 California employment laws that employers need to be aware of, as they may affect daily business...

What to Expect from New Independent Contractor Classification Law; Webinar, Free White Paper Available...

Throughout the year, the California Chamber of Commerce has been covering the developments surrounding the Dynamex Supreme Court decision on independent contractor classification and...

Roadmap for AB 5: California’s New Worker Classification Law Free White Paper

In September, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 5 (Gonzalez; D-San Diego) — and significantly altered the way California law distinguishes between employees and independent...

Develop Policy on Referrals to Ensure Consistent Practices

Is an employer prohibited from providing a reason for separation when verifying past employment? No—an employer can provide reasons for separation/termination, but many employers are...
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CalChamber Employment Law Experts Review Questions on Minimum Wage Ordinances, Maternity Leave

Last week, the CalChamber's employment law experts joined The Workplace podcast to share the most common questions they are asked concerning medical leaves of...

More Than 200 Professionals Attend CalChamber Symposium; Learn About Top Workplace Issues

More than 200 human resources professionals attended the annual California Chamber of Commerce HR Symposium in Huntington Beach on Friday. The day-long event featured...
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Voters May Decide Fate of “Gig” Drivers and Delivery Workers

Last week, a much-anticipated initiative was filed regarding independent contractor status for transportation network drivers and delivery network drivers/couriers in the gig economy. The initiative...
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CalChamber Employment Law Experts Discuss Most Common Questions Concerning Medical Leaves

The employment law experts at the California Chamber of Commerce field more than 1,600 calls on workplaces issues a month. And that’s on top...
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From Clowns to Pigs: Dealing with Unconventional Requests in the Workplace

Accommodating an employee’s medical needs can be complicated—especially when support animals are involved. News outlets throughout the world have covered the array of accommodation...

Another Prop 65 Headache

One of the world’s safest and most widely used drugs may soon come with California’s cancer warning. Tylenol, Benadryl, Dayquil, Midol and Excedrin, just to...

Labor Agency Undersecretary Knox Joins CalChamber HR Symposium Lineup

Update: More Than 200 Professionals Attend CalChamber Symposium; Learn About Top Workplace Issues November 12, 2019 Spaces are filling up quickly for the California Chamber of Commerce HR...
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Measures Employers Should Incorporate to Mitigate Risks Under PAGA

One of the most onerous labor laws employers in California contend with is the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The law, which some have...

Governor Newsom Signs New 2020 Employment Laws

Sunday, October 13, 2019, was the last day for Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign or veto legislation that the California Legislature passed in...
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Hosting an Off-Site Work Event

Off-site work events can help create a more collaborative workforce, but they also come with a range of liability risks. In this episode of...

Labor Agency Secretary to Give Keynote at CalChamber HR Symposium

Update: More Than 200 Professionals Attend CalChamber Symposium; Learn About Top Workplace Issues November 12, 2019 Julie A. Su, the Governor’s Cabinet adviser on labor issues and employment...
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Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Investigations Are Required by Law

What are the obligations when an employee steps forward with a sexual harassment complaint? In this episode of The Workplace, investigations expert Lisa Buehler...