Episodes
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Episode 67: Avoid Cal-WARN Act Liabilities
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank, and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss key points, misconceptions and liabilities employers need to be aware of concerning the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act and California’s equivalent, Cal-WARN.
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Episode 66: Remote Work: Gauging Job Performance
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank, and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss what employers should consider when monitoring employees working remotely and provide key takeaways for evaluating the performance of remote workers.
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Episode 65: COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss key details of California’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave, including gig workers, eligibility requirements, verbal requests, avoiding a “gotcha moment,” and employer recommendations.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Episode 64: Science Provides Hope for COVID-19
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg, and Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of Science and Regulatory Advocacy Richard Moscicki, M.D., discuss how increased testing, medical treatments and vaccines can provide short- ,middle- and long-term solutions to battling the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and reopening the economy.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Episode 63: Avoid Liability: On-Call Rules to Know
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank, and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss the difference between “restricted” and “unrestricted” on-call shifts, and what issues may arise with the Paycheck Protection Program if employers place workers on on-call shifts.
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Episode 62: COVID-19 Paid Leaves Explained
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss how the federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act interact with California laws; how to handle paid time for these new laws; the importance of written documentation; and recommendations for employers.
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Episode 61: COVID-19 Loans and the New Economy
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg and Mark Vitner, managing director and senior economist at Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, discuss the variety of federal COVID-19 loan programs available for businesses of all sizes, and provide tips on how businesses can prepare for the new economic landscape that awaits.
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Episode 60: COVID-19: Telework Best Practices
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
As employers shift to a work-from-home workplace model, many are finding that managing telework has its own set of challenges. In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss remote work best practices, such as ways to ensure workers are taking mandated rest breaks, reimbursing expenses, establishing COVID-19-specific policies, and maintaining a harassment-free environment.
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Episode 59: COVID-19 Workforce Reduction Guidance
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Even more unpredictable than a recession, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced business owners to take a hard look at their viability and make very difficult business decisions. Many have closed up shop, are reducing their workforce or determining how to keep employees on the payroll in the midst of severe economic uncertainty. In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank is joined by employment law expert Jennifer Shaw to discuss important considerations and requirements for employers when they undergo a reduction in force (RIF).
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Episode 58: COVID-19 Business Loans Explained
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Starting today, qualifying small businesses may apply for the federal loans offered through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg, and Golden Pacific Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Virginia Varela and Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer Joseph P. McClure discuss what small business loan programs are available through the CARES Act and how business owners can determine which program best meets their needs.