Compliance
H-1B Initial Registration Period to Open March 7
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap initial registration period will open at noon Eastern on...
CalChamber Webinar to Provide Employee Handbook Compliance Tips
An employee handbook is more than just a guide for employees — it’s a critical document that communicates key information to employees and sets...
New 2025 Employment Laws Reminder
2025 brings numerous employment law updates, so here’s a quick reminder of the new changes that employers should be prepared for, including:
• Updated employment...
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform: State Industrial Relations Dept. Publishes FAQs
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recently published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and its recent reforms,...
CalChamber PAGA Wage & Hour Compliance Toolkit Available Now
CalChamber’s PAGA Wage and Hour Compliance Toolkit is now available for immediate download, offering businesses critical support to comply with the latest Private Attorneys...
CalChamber Releases Midyear Employment Law Update White Paper
Usually, the busiest time of the year revolves around new laws taking effect on January 1. But over the last few years, a trend...
Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Rule in Effect Now
The state Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved the Cal/OSHA regulations to protect employees working indoors from heat illness. The regulations went into...
CalChamber PAGA Compliance Toolkit Ready to Purchase Now
To help businesses comply with the newly enacted Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform legislation, the California Chamber of Commerce has put together a...
2023 EEO-1 Report ‘Failure to File’ Deadline Is July 9
Although the June 4 deadline has passed, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) urges required employers who haven’t yet submitted and certified their mandatory...
California Local Minimum Wage Increases Starting July 1, 2024
Instead of the beginning of the year, several California cities and counties implement their local minimum wage rate increases on July 1. California employers...
