The Workplace: a Podcast by CalChamber

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Episodes: 100

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Expert and entertaining commentary on issues critical to California employers and employees: employment laws, legislative proposals, national/state politics. Commentary on the podcast should not be considered as legal advice.

Episode Date
Episode 243 - Navigating the Murky Waters of Employee Arrests
May 15, 2026
Episode 241: Workplace Violence Prevention Standards: Correcting Misconceptions
Apr 09, 2026
Episode 242 - Navigating Drug Testing, Substance Use in Today’s Workplace
Apr 09, 2026
Episode 240 - What to Consider When Terminating an Employee in California
Mar 19, 2026
Episode 239 - Frequent Employer Questions About California’s Paid Sick Leave
Mar 12, 2026
Episode 238 - What Employers Should Know About Wearable Technologies in Their Workplace
Feb 05, 2026
Episode 237 - Employee Handbook: New Year Good Time to Audit/Update Policies
Jan 30, 2026
Episode 236 - Employers’ Obligations Under the Workplace Know Your Rights Act
Dec 22, 2025
Episode 235 - Practical Tips for New HR Professionals
Nov 13, 2025
Episode 234 - Avoid Holiday Party Headaches
Nov 06, 2025
Episode 233 - Addressing Employees’ Speech in the Workplace
Oct 06, 2025
Episode 232 - Employment-Related Legislation Headed to the Governor
Sep 29, 2025
Episode 231: Pending Automated Decision-Making Systems (ADS) Legislation, Regulations
Aug 12, 2025
Episode 230: Keeping Up with Mid-Year Employment Law Updates
Aug 05, 2025
Episode 229: Clearing Common Misconceptions About Workplace Violence Prevention Standards
Jul 24, 2025
Episode 228: How to Prepare Your Workplace, Employees for Workplace Immigration Enforcement
Jun 30, 2025
Episode 227: Workers’ Compensation: The Who, What, Where of Workplace Injuries
Jun 18, 2025
Episode 226: Current, Pending Legislations Affecting California Employers
Jun 11, 2025
Episode 225: Employers, Don’t Overlook Your Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Obligations
May 29, 2025
Episode 224: Furloughs, Layoffs, Reducing Work Hours During Economic Uncertainty
May 20, 2025
Episode 223: How Privacy Agency’s Proposed AI Regulations Would Affect California Businesses
May 12, 2025
Episode 222: Recent Labor Law Helpline Questions
Apr 17, 2025
Episode 221: Common Mistakes to Avoid With California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave
Apr 10, 2025
Episode 220: What Supervisors Need to Know, Part II: The ‘Soft’ Skills
Mar 25, 2025
Episode 219: What Supervisors Need to Know, Part I: ‘Hard’ Compliance Skills
Mar 18, 2025
Episode 218: Executive Orders and Their Impact on DEI
Mar 10, 2025
Episode 217: It’s All in the Handbook: Creating and Maintaining an Effective Company Resource
Mar 07, 2025
Episode 216: Potential Changes Coming to Workplace Violence Prevention Standards
Feb 25, 2025
Episode 215: Navigating California’s Paid Sick Leave Law
Feb 10, 2025
Episode 214: Workplace Raids and I-9 Audits: What Employers Need to Know
Jan 31, 2025
Episode 213: 2025 Compliance Checklist: Key HR Practices for Employers
Jan 24, 2025
Episode 212: California Wildfires: Key Employer Responsibilities for Worker Health and Pay
Jan 16, 2025
Episode 211: Practical Emotional Intelligence Applications for HR Professionals and Leaders
Dec 13, 2024
Episode 210: Boosting Workplace Performance Through Emotional Intelligence
Dec 09, 2024
Episode 209: What California’s AI Proposed Rules Mean for Employers
Nov 12, 2024
Episode 208: Understanding California’s PAGA Reforms
Nov 05, 2024
Episode 207: California to Limit Certain Employer Communications Starting January 1
Oct 03, 2024
Episode 206: Business Leaders Discuss Economic Consequences of California’s Prop 32
Sep 24, 2024
Episode 205: Court Rulings Spotlight Complex Harassment Issues in Bailey and Okonowsky Cases
Sep 05, 2024
Episode 204: How Recent California Supreme Court Rulings Affect PAGA Litigation
Aug 29, 2024
Episode 203: A Look at California Workplace Violence Prevention Challenges, Lessons
Aug 19, 2024
Episode 202: How Remote Work Is Changing California's Workforce
Aug 01, 2024
Episode 201: Age-Related Litigation, Challenges in Today’s Workplace
Jul 17, 2024
Episode 200: PAGA Reform Explained: Key Takeaways for Employers
Jul 08, 2024
Episode 199: Quick Overview of Agreement to Reform PAGA
Jun 24, 2024
Episode 198: California Litigation Trends and How to Safeguard Against Them
Jun 06, 2024
Episode 197: Key 2024 Court Cases Affecting Employers
May 30, 2024
Episode 196: Ellen Savage Reflects on 30-Year Career as Labor Law Expert
May 24, 2024
Episode 195: Update on California Indoor Heat Regulations
May 22, 2024
Episode 194: Answering Questions on Displays of Affection, Pronoun Use, Free Speech and More
Apr 25, 2024
Episode 193: California’s ‘Right to Disconnect’ Bill Raises Concerns
Apr 08, 2024
Episode 192: Preview of 2024 California Employment Law Legislative Proposals
Mar 19, 2024
Episode 191: Career Advancement Best Practices in the Age of Remote, Hybrid Work
Feb 07, 2024
Episode 190: What Employers Should Know About California’s Latest Paid Sick Leave Expansion
Jan 22, 2024
Episode 189: Business Legislative Wins and What Employers Can Expect in 2024
Jan 16, 2024
Episode 188: What Employers Should Know About California’s New Workplace Violence Regulation
Nov 29, 2023
Episode 187: New Laws California Employers Will Need to Follow in 2024
Oct 25, 2023
Episode 186: AI’s Workplace Opportunities, Challenges
Oct 06, 2023
Episode 185: Key Employment Law Bills Awaiting Gubernatorial Action, Part 2
Sep 20, 2023
Episode 184: California Legislature Passes Bills on Discrimination in Employment, Paid Sick Leave Expansion, Reproductive-Related Bereavement Leave
Sep 18, 2023
Episode 183: How a Recent National Labor Relations Board Ruling Affects Workplace Rules, Employee Handbooks
Aug 29, 2023
Episode 182: Remote Workers Moving Out of State, School-Related Leaves a Top Concern for Employers Calling the CalChamber Labor Law Helpline
Aug 22, 2023
Episode 181: Trending Topics on the Labor Law Helpline: Remote Work Expense Reimbursements, Pet Bereavement Leave, and More
Jul 27, 2023
Episode 180: Unlimited Paid Time Off Policies Are Attractive, But Have Risks
Jul 20, 2023
Episode 179: Update on Harmful Proposals as Legislature Heads for Summer Break
Jun 28, 2023
Episode 178: Cal/OSHA Heat Regulations and Where Things Stand with SB 553
Jun 14, 2023
Episode 177: Employer Best Practices to Ensure Compliance with California Equal Pay Act
Jun 06, 2023
Episode 176: Mental Health Awareness Month: Identifying Indicators of Distress and Ways Employers Can Help
May 26, 2023
Episode 175: Nurturing a Culture of Wellness in the Workplace Helps Employees, Business Thrive
May 10, 2023
Episode 174: Five 2023 Legislative Proposals Negatively Impacting California Employers
May 04, 2023
Episode 173: How the Performance Review Serves as a Valuable Business Tool
Apr 05, 2023
Episode 172: Properly Classifying Employees as Exempt, Nonexempt
Apr 03, 2023
Episode 171: Four 2023 Bills That Would Negatively Affect California Employers
Mar 22, 2023
Episode 170: Arbitration Agreements: A Recap of Favorable Court Decision and What’s to Come
Feb 21, 2023
Episode 169: Untangling Confusion, Misconceptions on California’s Pay Scale Disclosure Requirements
Jan 27, 2023
Episode 168: Compliance During Emergency Conditions
Jan 17, 2023
Episode 167: Compliance Tips for 2023
Jan 04, 2023
Episode 166: Succession Planning Helps Businesses Prepare for Long-Term Survival
Dec 19, 2022
Episode 165 - Best Practices for Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Nov 28, 2022
Episode 164: Recruiting Best Practices for a Post-COVID-19 Job Landscape
Nov 14, 2022
Episode 163: Understanding California Political Speech and Election Laws at Work
Oct 26, 2022
Episode 162: Trending Topics on the Labor Law Helpline: Halloween Parties, Listening to Music in the Workplace and More
Oct 24, 2022
Episode 161: 5 New California Labor Laws Employers Should Start Preparing For
Oct 05, 2022
Episode 160: California Consumer Privacy Act Will Apply to Employers in 2023
Sep 19, 2022
Episode 159: School’s Back in Session: Recap of Leaves Available to Working Parents
Aug 24, 2022
Episode 158: Survey Shows Return to Office Trends and Employer Attitudes
Aug 17, 2022
Episode 157: The Latest Issues Employers Are Asking About on the CalChamber Labor Law Helpline
Aug 10, 2022
Episode 156: Update on CalChamber Efforts to Secure Changes to Important Legislation
Aug 01, 2022
Episode 155: How to Handle Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays
Jul 06, 2022
Episode 154: What Supreme Court Ruling on Arbitration and PAGA Means for Employers
Jun 30, 2022
Episode 153: Authors Share Small Business Success Tips from Self-Made Bosses
Jun 22, 2022
Episode 152: Considerations, Best Practices for Returning to In-Person Work Arrangements
Jun 10, 2022
Episode 151: CalChamber Hiring Checklist Makes Onboarding Easy
May 06, 2022
Episode 150: Questions Remain on Workplace Emergency Bill
Apr 28, 2022
Episode 149: Two Approaches to Worker Scheduling
Apr 22, 2022
Episode 148: Important HR Bills to Watch This Year
Apr 04, 2022
Episode 147: Secretary Weber: Fostering Women Leaders
Mar 31, 2022
Episode 146: Important Updates on Arbitration Law
Mar 28, 2022
Episode 145: New Bill Proposes Workplace Vaccine Law
Mar 11, 2022
Episode 144: California’s New COVID-19 Mask Rules
Feb 18, 2022