HRCalifornia

06/11/2026

FMCSA Regulations Override California's Meal and Rest Break Rules https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/06/fmcsa-regulations-override-californias-meal-and-rest-break-rules/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fmcsa-regulations-override-californias-meal-and-rest-break-rules&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

For the last several years, California and other interested parties have fought in court over whether California’s meal and rest break laws can be enforced for drivers operating vehicles covered by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. And recently, the Ninth Circuit Cou...

06/10/2026

Misclassification risks can create major workplace compliance challenges.

Our Wage & Hour 101 webinar for exempt employees helps California employers better understand classification rules and key wage and hour considerations through practical workplace examples.

Register for the June 18 webinar: https://bit.ly/4o6TBTa

06/10/2026

Stop Guessing Exempt Status: Webinar on Exempt Employees https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/06/stop-guessing-exempt-status-webinar-on-exempt-employees/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stop-guessing-exempt-status-webinar-on-exempt-employees&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

When it comes to exempt employees, some employers may believe that all managers and supervisors are considered exempt and if an employee asks to be exempt, they can be. But these misconceptions about exempt employees can be costly for employers, creating potential liability for misclassification cla...

06/08/2026

California Local Minimum Wage Increases for July 1, 2026 https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/06/california-local-minimum-wage-increases-for-july-1-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=california-local-minimum-wage-increases-for-july-1-2026&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

On July 1, multiple cities and counties will implement their local minimum wage rate increases. California employers with employees working in these jurisdictions (including remote workers) should prepare for these new mid-year rates. Effective July 1, 2026, the following localities will increase th...

06/08/2026

Workplace learning can support stronger communication, leadership, and team development across your organization.

The Professional Skills Library offers online training courses designed to help employees continue building valuable workplace skills in a flexible learning format.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QktvQg

06/05/2026

How does HRCalifornia support your business?

It helps you stay on top of what’s changing and understand how it applies.

So when questions come up, you have a partner you can lean on. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rfUhGt

06/04/2026

New CRD Fact Sheet on Religious Discrimination, Accommodations at Work https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/06/new-crd-fact-sheet-on-religious-discrimination-accommodations-at-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-crd-fact-sheet-on-religious-discrimination-accommodations-at-work&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

Recently, California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) issued a “Religious Discrimination and Accommodations at Work” fact sheet. This fact sheet provides an overview of religious discrimination protections in California, including how they apply to job applications and interviews, how employees...

06/03/2026

New HR Compliance Assessment Service: Get One-On-One Expert HR Guidance https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/06/new-hr-compliance-assessment-service-get-one-on-one-expert-hr-guidance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-hr-compliance-assessment-service-get-one-on-one-expert-hr-guidance&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

Employers can find HR compliance in California to be complex and time-consuming. With CalChamber’s HR Compliance Assessment, you’ll work one-on-one with an employment law expert who meets you where you are and helps you navigate the areas where you want the most support. What Is the HR Complianc...

06/03/2026

Our HR Boot Camp covers key workplace topics including onboarding, leave management, wage and hour compliance, accommodations, and more -through an interactive virtual seminar experience.

Register today at https://bit.ly/4u7XjNR

06/02/2026

Join HRCalifornia’s upcoming events designed to help California employers navigate important workplace compliance topics:

✔️ HR Boot Camp Virtual Seminar

✔️ Wage & Hour Essentials: Exempt Employees Webinar

Explore the full event schedule and register at https://bit.ly/4dKdpsa