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CalChamber's experts analyze federal and state legislation and important court cases that affect employment law.
Sacramento, CA
Joined June 2009
As #wearable technology moves from wrists and pockets to #glasses, jewelry and even clothing, #California #employers are confronting a new set of #workplace questions — often before they realize the #technology is already in the building. https://t.co/DPIK7J3CYF
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As wearable technology moves from wrists and pockets to glasses, jewelry and even clothing, California employers are confronting a new set of workplace questions — often before they realize the...
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As employers add #artificial #intelligence (#AI) tools to increase #workplace productivity, they should be careful because these tools, if used without proper oversight and safeguards, could expose their company to serious legal risks. #Webinar
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As employers add artificial intelligence (AI) tools to increase workplace productivity, they should be careful because these tools, if used without proper oversight and safeguards, could expose their...
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#California #employers, don't forget to prepare and post your #annual summary of #work-related #injuries and #illnesses — officially known as #Form300A. Even if your #business experienced zero work-related injuries or illnesses during the previous year. https://t.co/y2ibOdJciK
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It is once again time for California employers to prepare and post their annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses — officially known as Form 300A, the Annual Summary of Work-Related...
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On January 22, the #EEOC voted to rescind its #Enforcement #Guidance on #Harassment in the #Workplace. While effective immediately, the withdrawal does not change federal or state #antidiscrimination laws and will have limited impact. https://t.co/Q3hM4aRb9y
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On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1 to rescind its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, which was originally adopted in 2024. While...
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The #DOL issued two #opinion #letters addressing #employer questions under the #FMLA on whether time spent traveling to/from #medical #appointments is covered and how to count FMLA time when an employer temporarily closes the workplace due to bad #weather. https://t.co/aedQsNs5lH
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued two opinion letters addressing employer questions under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regarding whether time spent traveling to and from...
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One of our employees is on #family #medical leave. The employee’s #manager wants to ask the #employee about a question about a work-related matter. Is it permissible under the law for them to #contact an employee to ask a work-related #question? https://t.co/prTjvK0PV8
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One of our employees is on family medical leave. The employee’s manager has a question he wants to ask the employee about a work-related matter. Is it permissible under the law for a manager to...
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We understand that #employees must be provided a day of rest unless the employee wants to work a seventh day. Can we offer a #bonus or special higher wage to employees to make it more attractive for them to work on their #rest day? https://t.co/VUfslIVCiL
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We understand that employees must be provided a day of rest unless the employee wants to work a seventh day. We would like to offer a bonus or special higher wage to employees to make it more...
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The #IRS's optional standard #mileage #rates are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating a car for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. For 2026, the #business use rate increases 2.5 cents, while other rates will decrease slightly. https://t.co/mJpV4F3rkd
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On December 29, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the 2026 optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business,...
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The California #CRD has updated its #pay #data reporting resources and opened their portal for #employers. Covered employers should start thinking about their annual #PayData reports — due May 13, 2026 — and take note of some changes for this year. https://t.co/aUGHFeloKj
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It’s that time of year again for certain California employers. The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has updated its pay data reporting resources. Covered employers should start thinking about...
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In this #podcast episode, we discuss why it is the best time to audit, update and rethink your #employee #handbook strategy. We offer practical insight into effective handbook rollouts, emphasizing communication, training and #supervisor involvement. https://t.co/BAUhoupvXV
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As California employers settle into 2026, it’s a good time to shift focus from learning new laws to putting them into practice. A tool that is central to that effort is the employee handbook. In this...
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On December 23, 2025, the #DHS announced it was amending #regulations governing the #H1B #visa selection process, moving from a random selection lottery to a weighted system, effective February 27, 2026, ahead of the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration season. https://t.co/CvssZ8b0Iu
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On December 23, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it was amending regulations governing the H-1B visa selection process, moving from a random selection lottery to a...
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The #IRS released the 2026 optional standard #mileage rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an #car for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. For 2026, the business use rate will increase 2.5 cents. https://t.co/mJpV4F2TuF
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On December 29, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the 2026 optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business,...
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We understand #employees must be provided a day of #rest unless they want to work a #seventh day. We would like to offer a #bonus or special higher #wage to employees to make it more attractive for them to work on their #RestDay. Can we do this? https://t.co/VUfslIV4td
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We understand that employees must be provided a day of rest unless the employee wants to work a seventh day. We would like to offer a bonus or special higher wage to employees to make it more...
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The #California Labor Commissioner has published the #model #notice required under California’s new #WorkplaceKnowYourRightsAct, which took effect January 1, 2026. #Employers have until February 1, 2026, to begin complying with this new law. https://t.co/56nBRMRDaV
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The California Labor Commissioner has published the model notice required under California’s new Workplace Know Your Rights Act, which took effect January 1, 2026. Employers have until February 1,...
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On Dec 26, a federal court temporarily blocked major provisions of a new #California #labor #law that would have given the California PERB authority to handle private-sector labor disputes, which have traditionally been under exclusive #NLRB jurisdiction.
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On December 26, 2025, a federal court temporarily blocked major provisions of a new California labor law that would have given the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) — the state...
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Happy New Year! 2026 is here, and #California #employers know what that means — new #employment #laws just took effect. Here’s a quick reminder of some of this year’s notable changes. https://t.co/fVdq8ec1jK
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Happy New Year! 2026 is here, and California employers know what that means — new employment laws just took effect. Here’s a quick reminder of some of this year’s notable changes: Updated employment...
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We’re busy preparing for the new 2026 #employment #laws starting on January 1, so HRWatchdog will be taking a break. We'll be back in 2026 — ready to bring you the latest 2026 #HR updates you need to know about. https://t.co/wjLfZfSNsM
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Behind the scenes, we’re busy preparing for the new 2026 employment laws starting on January 1, so HRWatchdog will be taking a break until the new year. Unless something HR professionals need to know...
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In this episode of The Workplace #podcast, we discuss a new #employment law taking effect on January 1, 2026, that affects #California #employers — the #WorkplaceKnowYourRightsAct. California employers have several new #obligations.
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In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts discuss a new...
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Can I require a #doctor’s #note after an #employee has been out #sick for three consecutive days? https://t.co/U44IPTHmMc
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Can I require a doctor’s note after an employee has been out sick for three consecutive days? The answer to this question depends on whether the employee is using paid sick leave when they are out....
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H.R. 1 creates new #tax #deductions related to #tips and #overtime that garnered significant media attention. Here’s a quick look at the new deductions along with related #IRS updates and #guidance as well as #employer compliance considerations. https://t.co/rJAkEjLkJ9
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Known as the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, H.R. 1 brought numerous federal law changes, mainly to federal tax law, when it was signed on July 4, 2025. Among the wide variety of issues addressed, H.R....
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