Tag: Labor and Employment

CalChamber Requests Veto of Bill That Creates New Private Right of Action on Grocery...

The California Chamber of Commerce is requesting the Governor veto a job killer bill that creates a new private right of action against and...

CalChamber Webinar to Give Best Practices for Addressing Discipline, Termination in the Workplace

On Thursday, September 14, CalChamber employment law experts will be giving best practices for addressing performance and behavioral issues in the workplace in a...

CalChamber-Opposed Workplace Violence Bill Is Unworkable for Small Employers

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that increases business costs and establishes a one-size-fits-all workplace violence regulation on all California employers is scheduled to...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Issues Statement on Proposal to Provide UI Payments to Striking Workers

The California Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement in response to news that Senator Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) plans to introduce...
The Workplace Podcast

Trending Topics on the Labor Law Helpline: Remote Work Expense Reimbursements, Pet Bereavement Leave...

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and Ellen Savage discuss some of the latest labor and employment...

Piecemeal Approach to Labor Laws Is Confusing, Burdensome

Across California, more than 35 municipal governments have established their own unique labor laws, creating a confusing patchwork of ordinances that employers must carefully...
High Heat Thermometer

California Employers: Remember to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness

Triple heat temperatures are hitting many areas of California this weekend, with some of the highest temperatures affecting the Central Valley. This is the first...
2023 Job Killers

Job Killer Bills Move Thru Senate Policy Committees

Two labor and employment bills identified as job killers by the California Chamber of Commerce won approval this week in the first Senate committees...

CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp Webinar Happening Next Week

Next Thursday and Friday, CalChamber’s labor law experts will be explaining California’s complex employment and labor laws, and how they affect your workplace. Don’t miss...

Small Businesses May Apply Now to COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program

Eligible California small businesses may apply now for a state program that awards funds for costs incurred from the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave. Under...

CalChamber Webinar Breaks Down Pregnancy, Child Bonding Leaves

Next Thursday, CalChamber employment law experts will explain the rules surrounding pregnancy and child bonding leaves so employers can seamlessly administer them. Of the roughly...
2023 Job Killers

Bill Expanding California’s Sick Leave Mandate Could Kill Up to 180,000 Jobs

A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that would double the state’s existing sick leave mandate could lead to up to 180,000 job...
The Workplace Podcast

Employer Best Practices to Ensure Compliance with California Equal Pay Act

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts sits down with Bianca Saad, CalChamber vice president of labor and...

Register Now for Avoiding Meal, Rest Break Traps Webinar

Meal and rest breaks are among the trickiest aspects of managing a workforce in California. Misunderstandings can be costly — for instance, each workday that...

Webinar to Give Calif. Employers Best Practices for Pay Equity Laws

A CalChamber webinar on Tuesday will break down what employers need to know about California’s pay equity laws and will provide best practices so...
2023 Job Killers

Seven Labor and Employment- Related Job Killer Bills in Legislative Hearings This Week

Seven California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills that will harmfully impact employers will be heard in legislative committees this week. The job killing...
Employee with Check

Register Today for Tomorrow’s Webinar on Common Employee Pay Issues

California’s wage and hour laws — which include classifying exempt employees, minimum wage, overtime, final pay and so much more — are some of...
Smiling Workers

A Regional Look at California’s Latest Employment Trends

California’s labor market continues to show signs of strength, with employment now 1.7% higher than it was before the pandemic. However, countervailing economic forces...
The Workplace Podcast

Properly Classifying Employees as Exempt, Nonexempt

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and Ellen Savage discuss how to properly classify employees as either...
2023 Job Killers

CalChamber Releases 2023 Job Killer List

The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday released its 2023 job killer list which, to date, includes 13 bills dealing with labor and employment issues,...