HRCalifornia

10/11/2026

Think only supervisors need harassment prevention training? Think again.

In California, employers with five or more employees generally must train both supervisors and non-supervisory employees every two years.

Learn more in Preventing Harassment in the Workplace presented by CalChamber: https://bit.ly/4zjT58N

10/10/2026

HRCalifornia gives employers access to practical guidance, forms, checklists, tools, and expert support to help simplify day-to-day HR decisions.

Explore an HRCalifornia membership to see how we can support your business: https://bit.ly/4ARuutA

10/08/2026

The redesigned HRCalifornia experience will help you get to the resources you need faster, with clearer paths to practical FAQs and frequently used tools.

Explore the new experience: https://bit.ly/4i8HlQQ

10/07/2026

A new website experience is here!

The rebuilt site features clearer navigation, faster-loading pages, and easier access to the resources you use most.

You’ll also have one sign-on across CalChamber sites, making it easier to move between the resources and tools your business relies on.

Explore our new home: https://bit.ly/416BVMF

09/07/2026

Build a stronger foundation for navigating California HR Compliance.

Join us September 10–11 for HR Boot Camp: Virtual Seminar, a two half-day training event covering key stages of the employment life cycle, California employment and labor law, best practices and more.

You’ll also have opportunities to engage through interactive Q&As along the way.

Don't miss the last session of the year!

📅 September 10–11, 2026

⏰ 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PT

💻 Live on Zoom

Register today: https://bit.ly/4xBjzCn

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...