Labor and Employment Training
The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) is teaming up with the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) and the CalChamber Small Business Policy Council to bring small business owners a free, easy-to-understand webinar series on important labor and employment topics.
Why This Matters
Compliance with labor and employment law is critical to reducing liability and maintaining a productive workforce. Small businesses must stay informed about evolving employment laws and regulations to prevent penalties, wage disputes, and legal challenges. This training series provides expert guidance on employment laws that apply from recruiting and hiring, to wage and hour requirements, employee classification rules, employee leave rights, and other employer responsibilities—all designed to empower businesses to operate legally and efficiently while fostering a stable work environment.
October Webinar: Paying Nonexempt Employees in California
This session will cover fundamentals for paying nonexempt employees in California, including:
✔️ What constitutes “hours worked”
✔️ Overtime
✔️ Reporting Time Pay
✔️ Travel time and expense reimbursement
✔️ Employee handbook policies
Upcoming Events
Save the dates for upcoming Labor and Employment Training. This monthly webinar series provides 1-hour of valuable information to help your business succeed.
| Labor and Employment Training Topics | Date |
|---|---|
| CalSavers | Friday, March 21st |
| Employee Classification and Why It Matters | Friday, April 18th |
| Seeking and Hiring New Employees | Friday, May 16th |
| Employee Handbooks – Nice-to-have or Necessary? | Friday, June 20th |
| Paid Sick Leave | Friday, July 18th |
| Meal and Rest Break Obligations | Friday, August 15th |
| Protected Time Off (PDL, CFRA, FEHA Accommodation) | Friday, September 19th |
| Paying Your Nonexempt Employees for All Hours Worked | Friday, October 17th |
| Terminating and Offboarding Employees | Friday, November 21st |
2025 Labor and Employment Training Webinar Library
View the previous webinar episodes
February Webinar: New Employment Laws for 2025
Each new year brings new employment laws that California businesses must navigate. Join this informative webinar to learn about key employment law updates for 2025, including:
- Changes in recruiting and hiring
- Minimum Wage increases and what that means for exempt employees
- New leaves of absence policies
- Poster and pamphlet updates
March Webinar: Featuring CalSavers
- What is CalSavers, and why was it created?
- What types of businesses are required to run the CalSavers program, and
- which ones are not?
- What exactly are businesses required to do, and by what deadline?
April Webinar: Learn how to stay compliant and avoid common mistakes when classifying employees.
- Independent contractor or employee?
- Exempt or non-exempt?
- What records do you really need to keep?
May Webinar: Seeking & Hiring New Employees
This one-hour session will provide practical guidance on the legal requirements and best practices for recruiting and hiring employees in California. Participants will learn how to navigate the hiring process while minimizing legal risk and setting up new employees for success.
Topics include:
- Key considerations when advertising and interviewing for open positions
- Legal limitations and best practices around background checks and pre-employment screenings
- Required forms and documentation during onboarding
- Steps to ensure a compliant and successful start for new hires
June Webinar: Immigration Compliance for Small Businesses
The upcoming episode will focus on small businesses, offering practical guidance to help business owners and HR professionals navigate common challenges related to immigration compliance.
Key Topics Covered:
- Latest developments in Form I-9 compliance and documentation requirements
- Trends in worksite enforcement, including immigration audits and investigations
- Overview of federal and state worker protection laws, with a focus on immigrant labor
- Practical steps small businesses can take to support workforce stability while maintaining compliance
- Resources and tools available for employers navigating complex immigration issues
July Webinar: Learn about Paid Sick Leave.
This episode is packed with tips on sick leave rules and employee handbook reminders. This one-hour session will provide an overview of California’s Paid Sick Leave requirements, including:
- How To Provide Paid Sick Leave
- Qualifying Use and Protections
- Payment
- Posting, Notice and Recordkeeping
- Interaction with Local Paid Sick Leave Ordinances and “Paid Time Off” (PTO)
August Webinar: Meal and Rest Break Requirements for CA Employers
Are you following California’s break laws correctly?
In this one-hour session, learn about:
✓ Meal & rest break rules
✓ Timing, violations & best practices
✓ What to include in your employee handbook
September Webinar: California’s Protected Leaves of Absence – What Employers Need to Know
This session will provide an overview of the most important leave policies that California employers need to understand and comply with, including:
- Paid Sick Leave
- Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)
- California Family Rights Act (CFRA) Leave
- Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
- Other key state-specific leave laws
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