Reminder: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Now in Effect
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), federal legislation President Trump signed on March 18, 2020, providing paid sick leave (PSL) and emergency family...
Guidance on Temporary CalWARN Suspension for COVID-19
As previously reported, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on March 17 temporarily suspending the notice requirements of California’s Worker Adjustment and...
Furloughs Versus Layoffs: Is There a Difference in California?
Many California businesses are facing difficult choices during this COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic). Confronting losses in revenue and uncertainty in...
President Signs Bill Expanding Paid Sick/Family Leave
This week, President Donald J. Trump signed legislation that expands employee benefits and protections related to COVID-19.
The additional emergency relief legislation known as the...
Coronavirus Resources on CalChamber Web Page
Given the continuing onslaught of news stories and information about the coronavirus (COVID-19), the California Chamber of Commerce has put together a resources page...
COVID-19: Top Resources and What Employers Need to Know
As the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to spread throughout communities, state and local governments are providing wage replacement options to affected workers.
There is a...
State Holding Employment Status Seminars Statewide
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has scheduled free seminars throughout the state on AB 5 and the ABC test for classifying workers.
AB 5...
CalChamber White Paper Highlights New 2020 Labor Laws
There are a few new and significant 2020 California employment laws that employers need to be aware of, as they may affect daily business...
CalChamber Offers Help on Independent Contractors Law
Throughout the year, the California Chamber of Commerce has been covering the developments surrounding the Dynamex Supreme Court decision on independent contractor classification and...
Labor Agency Secretary to Give Keynote at CalChamber HR Symposium
Julie A. Su, the Governor’s Cabinet adviser on labor issues and employment programs, will deliver the luncheon keynote address at the California Chamber of Commerce 2019 HR Symposium on November 8.
Classifying Employees: New Test Signed Into Law
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation placing in law the test for determining when a worker is an independent contract as outlined in...
New Law Extends, Clarifies Harassment Training Deadline
Some California employers now have until January 1, 2021 to train employees on sexual harassment prevention—a one-year extension of the original January 1, 2020...
Harassment Training Deadline Extended, Clarified
Some California employers now have until January 1, 2021 to train employees on sexual harassment prevention—a one-year extension of the original January 1, 2020...
California Law for Employers Located Out of State Part of Fall Lineup
Fall is almost here but now’s the time to secure your seat for the California Chamber of Commerce HR compliance seminars.
Are you a company...
Cal/OSHA Considers Making Wildfire Smoke Rule More Stringent
An emergency regulation requiring employers to protect workers from potential harm due to wildfire smoke may give way to a more stringent rule.
The emergency...
What Employers Need to Know: Emergency Wildfire Smoke Regulation
Employers in California are now required to protect their employees from potential harm created by wildfire smoke, following approval of an emergency regulation by...
