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09/03/2026

Join Our Employment Law Experts Next Week for HR Boot Camp https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/09/join-our-employment-law-experts-next-week-for-hr-boot-camp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=join-our-employment-law-experts-next-week-for-hr-boot-camp&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

Are you unsure when you can or can’t drug test an applicant or employee? Wondering if you can classify a worker as exempt to avoid overtime and meal break requirements? Want to make sure that the questions your managers are asking during interviews aren’t discriminatory? Unsure of what to do if ...

09/02/2026

DHS Proposes New H-1B Visa Fee

On August 24, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would establish a $103,265 fee for all H-1B visa petitions subject to the H-1B visa cap, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption. The proposed fee would generate revenue to recover some of...

08/28/2026

OFCCP Publishes Final Rules Changing Federal Contractor Obligations https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/08/ofccp-publishes-final-rules-changing-federal-contractor-obligations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ofccp-publishes-final-rules-changing-federal-contractor-obligations&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

On August 21, 2026, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published final rules changing regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 503), the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), and Executive Order 11246. Federal contractors...

08/27/2026

Hot Midyear Topics for California Employers: Minimum Wage, Workplace Violence Prevention, Form I-9 https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/08/hot-midyear-topics-for-california-employers-minimum-wage-workplace-violence-prevention-form-i-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hot-midyear-topics-for-california-employers-minimum-wage-workplace-violence-prevention-form-i-9&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

In August, CalChamber hosted a members-only webinar discussing employment law updates and trends that have occurred since January 1. During this webinar, employers had many burning questions, providing insights into the compliance topics that continue to trouble employers. Some of the most common qu...

08/26/2026

CalChamber Helping Shape Workplace Violence Prevention Rule https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/08/calchamber-helping-shape-workplace-violence-prevention-rule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=calchamber-helping-shape-workplace-violence-prevention-rule&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

As state regulators work on drafting a workplace violence prevention standard, the California Chamber of Commerce remains a leading voice for making the rule clear and workable for employers of all sizes. Legislation signed in 2023, SB 553 (Cortese; D-San Jose), requires the Division of Occupational...

08/25/2026

From the Experts: Missed Rest Break? Employer's Responsibility Depends on Situation https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/08/from-the-experts-missed-rest-break-employers-responsibility-depends-on-situation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-the-experts-missed-rest-break-employers-responsibility-depends-on-situation&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

An employee didn’t record on our break log that she took her second rest break, and when asked, she claims she “forgot” to take her break. Our policy is that employees must contact their supervisor to get coverage for breaks. Do we owe a break premium penalty for this? California law requires ...

08/22/2026

San Francisco Reduces a Paid Parental Leave Eligibility Requirement https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/08/san-francisco-reduces-a-paid-parental-leave-eligibility-requirement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=san-francisco-reduces-a-paid-parental-leave-eligibility-requirement&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

In August 2026, San Francisco amended its Paid Parental Leave Ordinance (PPLO) to lower the length of service requirement for employee eligibility from 180 days to 90 days of employment. Originally enacted in 2016, San Francisco’s PPLO requires employers to pay supplemental compensation for up to ...

08/19/2026

From the Experts: Ways to Handle Intermittent Leave for Exempt Employees https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/08/from-the-experts-ways-to-handle-intermittent-leave-for-exempt-employees/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-the-experts-ways-to-handle-intermittent-leave-for-exempt-employees&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

We have an employee who needs to take time off to care for a parent who is ill; however, she wants to take intermittent leave, and she is a salaried employee. How do we pay her? Assuming that the salaried employee is classified as exempt under California law, how to pay this employee is complicated.

08/19/2026

Protecting Your Workplace: Why Workplace Investigations Are Important https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/08/protecting-your-workplace-why-workplace-investigations-are-important/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=protecting-your-workplace-why-workplace-investigations-are-important&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

When an employee alleges harassment or discrimination in the workplace, California employers have a critical legal obligation to conduct a prompt, thorough and impartial workplace investigation. Even when not legally required, workplace investigations can also help mitigate operational and financial...

08/16/2026

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