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06/18/2026

EEOC Releases New Five-Year National Enforcement Plan https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/06/eeoc-releases-new-five-year-national-enforcement-plan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eeoc-releases-new-five-year-national-enforcement-plan&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

On June 4, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its new National Enforcement Plan, replacing its current Strategic Enforcement Plan. To eliminate discrimination in the workplace, the EEOC takes a three-pronged approach: Prevention through education and outreach; Voluntar...

06/18/2026

Did you know Enterprise Members receive 5 additional HRCalifornia accesses that can be shared with managers and HR staff across the organization?

Online and Preferred members can purchase extra accesses for an additional fee

Learn more about our membership tiers: https://bit.ly/4uZqPXp

06/17/2026

DOL Says Federal Law Allows Exempt Employees To Perform Nonexempt Work for Extra Pay https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/06/dol-says-federal-law-allows-exempt-employees-to-perform-nonexempt-work-for-extra-pay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dol-says-federal-law-allows-exempt-employees-to-perform-nonexempt-work-for-extra-pay&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published Opinion Letter FLSA2026-5, confirming that an employee who is otherwise exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can perform additional work in a secondary nonexempt role at an hourly rate without losing their exempt status. Keep....

06/17/2026

Summer Heat Brings Employer Obligations to Prevent Heat Illness https://hrwatchdog.calchamber.com/2026/06/summer-heat-brings-employer-obligations-to-prevent-heat-illness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-heat-brings-employer-obligations-to-prevent-heat-illness&utm_source=rss/hrwatchdog&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

As temperatures begin to climb across California, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA) reminds employers to take steps to protect workers from heat-related illnesses in both indoor and outdoor workplaces. These protections include providing access to drinking wate...

06/16/2026

For many smaller organizations, flexibility and accessible HR compliance support matter.

Michelle Miller, HR Manager at Project Hired, shared how Membership has helped provide support when workplace needs arise.

We are grateful for the continued trust and partnership from members across California. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ibFfNE

06/15/2026

2027 Health Savings Account (HSA) Limits Increase

Every year, Health Savings Account (HSA) limits are adjusted for inflation, and recently, the IRS released the 2027 inflation-adjusted amounts. HSAs are pre-tax accounts available to individuals covered under a high-deductible health plan, allowing eligible individuals to accumulate tax-free money t...

06/12/2026

Federal Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

On June 8, 2026, a federal district court in Massachusetts vacated the $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions that was established in September 2025 by President Trump. The court’s ruling conflicts with another district court’s ruling in a separate lawsuit that allowed the fee to stand. With multi...

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...