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Last fall, California passed S.B. 525, a landmark bill that paves the way for a $25 per hour minimum wage for certain "covered healthcare workers." The law introduces a phased, incremental wage increase based on factors like facility type, size, and government payor...

As many employers have moved to a hybrid environment with many remote workers, the question has arisen as to how employees can execute required documents. Employers are using electronic signature software such as DocuSign or online HR systems such as BambooHR or...

With Election Day fast approaching, California employers across the state have a key compliance task to address before November 5 – you must post a notice informing employees of their paid-time-off-to-vote rights by October 26. Posting Requirement Under California...

From time to time, employers ask us about company outings and their responsibilities to avoid situations where they may be sued by an employee or a third party. This article recounts a real-life story where an outing went very wrong. An injured Colorado man survived a...

August 08, 2024 | From HRCalifornia Extra by James W. Ward, J.D.; Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor, CalChamber   Although employees may use the term "harassment" to describe a conflict with someone at work or an uncomfortable work...

The presidential election is less than 90 days away and therefore this is a good time to remind ourselves about political conversations in the workplace. Up until recently these conversations have been basically civil, however, it has become increasingly difficult to...

The federal Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently released a final rule that increases the salary thresholds for three federal white-collar overtime exemptions (executive, professional and administrative) under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). California...

Fisher Phillips June 25, 2024   A new heat illness standard for indoor work areas will affect California employers as soon as this summer. The new rule applies to all indoor work areas where the temperature reaches 82 degrees, which presents numerous challenges...

Several California cities and counties implement their local minimum wage rate increases on July 1. California employers with employees working in these jurisdictions should be prepared for these new mid-year local minimum wage rates going into effect. Effective July...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which will take effect on June 18, 2024. The PWFA mandates that employers, with 15 or more employees, must offer reasonable accommodations...