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Attention on Deck: Register Now for HR Boot Camp

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In the Golden State, keeping track of and administering California’s onerous employment laws can be a full-time job in itself. CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp is a comprehensive, two half-day training event that will cover many important aspects of the employment life cycle. Discrimination and harassment.

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Register Now for HR Boot Camp on May 2-3

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What about 2024 changes to pre-employment drug testing — do you know what drugs you can test for? In our forum-style, interactive sessions, we will dive into California’s intricate and complicated employment laws and how they affect the workplace. Do you know what the “ABC Test” is? to 12:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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New 2025 Employment Laws Reminder!

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A new law restricting employer speech related to religious or political matters. While the California Chamber of Commerce and the California Restaurant Association have filed a lawsuit challenging the law for violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Happy New Year! State and local minimum wage updates.

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CalChamber’s September Trainings: HR Boot Camp, Time Off, Supervisor Essentials

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Your kids are not the only ones going back to school — this September, CalChamber has four separate virtual trainings designed to help you navigate workplace compliance with ease. Read on for more details about our September trainings, including what’s covered, why it’s relevant and more. to 12:30 p.m. to 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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EEOC Busy: Focus on Sexual Harassment

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The EEOC continues to collect money from employers in lawsuits and settlements for sexual harassment. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been busy! The case alleged that the employer conducted employment testing, including strength testing, for certain positions that unfairly discriminated against female workers.

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Age-Related Litigation, Challenges in Today’s Workplace

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In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss age-related litigation and harassment in the workplace. Age Discrimination Laws Both federal and California laws address age discrimination in the workplace, Greene says.

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What You Need to Know About Employment Law Changes in 2025

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As we move into 2025, its time to look at the employment law updates that could impact your business. USA: Key Focus on Ensuring Workers are Paid Fairly Federal Updates: Wage Theft Laws : As of January, stricter penalties will hold employers accountable for unpaid wages, including overtime and minimum wage violations.