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Tips for Investigating Harassment of Employees Working Remotely
In Episode 72 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank, and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss important...
CalChamber Raises Questions on Feasibility of Wildfire Smoke Rules
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of employer groups this week voiced concerns about the feasibility of the wildfire smoke protection emergency...
Federal Government Amends Paycheck Protection Program Rules
As COVID-19 began to impact businesses, the federal government resolved to help by creating the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which offers loans to help...
Ireland a Center of Transatlantic Activities for U.S., California Firms
Ireland’s role as a bridge for U.S. and California trade and investment operations with the European Union is highlighted in a report released this...
Assembly Committee Moves Job Killer Bills to Next Stage
A job killer bill that will significantly restrict Californians’ ability to access home and auto loans by placing onerous burdens on lenders, which will...
Politics During a Pandemic Leads to Victories for GOP Candidates
California held two runoff special elections on May 12 that produced lopsided wins for the Republican candidates in districts where voter registration, at least...
Factors to Keep in Mind When Rehiring Furloughed Employees
We are gearing up to restart our business soon. We furloughed several employees. Are there any concerns about rehiring? When we furloughed these people,...
Update on Move Toward Business Reopening
California this week revised the readiness criteria for counties to move toward reopening their economies, linking required calculations on number of COVID-19 cases and...
COVID-19: What Employers Ask – Part 2
In Episode 70 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and Labor Law Adviser Ellen Savage discuss the...
6 Things Legislature Can Do to Help State Recover from Economic Devastation
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the California economy, especially public-facing businesses. Entertainment—including motion pictures, television, live shows and theme parks—restaurants, accommodations and retail sectors...
