The Workplace: a Podcast by CalChamber

Mar 07 2025 100 ep. 17 mins 21
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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.

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Episode 217 - It’s All in the Handbook: Creating and Maintaining an Effective Company Resource

Mar 07 2025 15 mins  
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss the importance of a well-built and up-to-date employee handbook.

Episode 216: Potential Changes Coming to Workplace Violence Prevention Standards

Feb 25 2025 16 mins  
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Robert Moutrie discuss potential changes coming to the Workplace Violence Prevention Standards for General Industry.

Episode 215: Navigating California’s Paid Sick Leave Law

Feb 10 2025 15 mins  
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara discuss California's paid sick leave law, sharing best practices to ensure compliance and avoid legal pitfalls.

Episode 214: Workplace Raids and I-9 Audits: What Employers Need to Know

Jan 31 2025 18 mins  
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and immigration law experts Greg Berk and Andrew Desposito discuss employer obligations during federal immigration raids and audits.

Episode 213: 2025 Compliance Checklist: Key HR Practices for Employers

Jan 24 2025 22 mins  
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss key compliance practices and reminders for California employers.

Episode 212: California Wildfires: Key Employer Responsibilities for Worker Health and Pay

Jan 16 2025 15 mins  
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss the wildfire-related regulations and best practices employers should know.

Episode 211: Practical Emotional Intelligence Applications for HR Professionals and Leaders

Dec 13 2024 18 mins  
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and emotional intelligence expert and keynote speaker Jen Shirkani share valuable insights on how emotional intelligence (EQ) can transform workplace dynamics, and share practical applications for leaders and HR professionals.

Episode 210: Boosting Workplace Performance Through Emotional Intelligence

Dec 09 2024 19 mins  
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and emotional intelligence expert and keynote speaker Jen Shirkani discuss how successful managers and leaders leverage the power of emotional intelligence to engage and motivate their employees and associates.

Episode 209: What California’s AI Proposed Rules Mean for Employers

Nov 11 2024 12 mins  
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the workplace proposed by the California Civil Rights Council (CRC).

Episode 208: Understanding California’s PAGA Reforms

Nov 05 2024 13 mins  
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss the recent guidance released by the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency on changes to the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).