Episodes
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Accommodating an employee’s medical needs can be complicated—especially when support animals are involved. News outlets throughout the world have covered the array of accommodation requests made in the workplace, including emotional support dogs, peacocks and even pigs. But what does the law require? Would an emotional support clown qualify as an accommodation? In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw explain the three factors that employers should consider when an employee asks for a service or emotional support animal accommodation.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Episode 34: Measures Employers Should Incorporate to Mitigate Risks Under PAGA
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
One of the most onerous labor laws employers in California contend with is the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The law, which some have nicknamed "the sue your boss law," allows employees to file lawsuits to recover civil penalties on behalf of themselves, other employees, and the State of California for labor code violations. In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank, and wage and class action expert Michael Nader review the actions employers can take to mitigate PAGA liability risks
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Episode 33: Offsite Workplace Events
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Off-site work events can help create a more collaborative workforce, but they also come with a range of liability risks. In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw cover the benefits and drawbacks of hosting an off-site work event
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Episode 32: Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
What are the obligations when an employee steps forward with a sexual harassment complaint? In this episode of The Workplace, workplace investigations expert Lisa Buehler joins CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank to talk about emerging issues and best practices when conducting a workplace sexual harassment investigation.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Episode 31: Trends in Employee Benefits
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employee benefits expert Vinny Catalano discuss trends in employee benefits that are low in cost to employers, but high in value to employees.