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The Workplace: a Podcast by CalChamber

The Workplace: a Podcast by CalChamber

Hosted by CalChamber

Episodes

100

Latest episode

May 2026

Language

EN

About the show

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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May 15, 2026Episode 24610 min

Episode 243 - Navigating the Murky Waters of Employee Arrests

Tune in as CalChamber Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts and CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad discuss these issues and more on the latest episode of The Workplace podcast.

April 9, 2026Episode 24414 min

Episode 241: Workplace Violence Prevention Standards: Correcting Misconceptions

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts and CalChamber General Counsel for Labor and Employment Bianca Saad explore how California employers can navigate drug and alcohol issues in the workplace amid evolving legal standards.   Read more at Navigating Drug Testing, Substance Use in Today’s Workplace - Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce .

April 9, 2026Episode 24513 min

Episode 242 - Navigating Drug Testing, Substance Use in Today’s Workplace

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts and CalChamber General Counsel for Labor and Employment Bianca Saad explore how California employers can navigate drug and alcohol issues in the workplace amid evolving legal standards.

March 19, 2026Episode 24312 min

Episode 240 - What to Consider When Terminating an Employee in California

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts, CalChamber General Counsel for Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Employment Law Counsel Vanessa Greene walk through the analysis required when employers choose to let someone go or reorganize their workforce.

March 12, 2026Episode 24211 min

Episode 239 - Frequent Employer Questions About California’s Paid Sick Leave

In Episode 239 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts, CalChamber General Counsel for Labor and Employment Bianca Saad, and CalChamber Employment Law Counsel Vanessa Greene help guide employers through managing paid sick leave and applying its legal requirements to their everyday operations and policies.   Read more at https://advocacy.calchamber.com/2026/03/12/frequent-employer-questions-about-californias-paid-sick-leave/ .

February 5, 2026Episode 23813 min

Episode 238 - What Employers Should Know About Wearable Technologies in Their Workplace

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, Matthew Roberts, CalChamber Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment, welcomes CalChamber Employment Law Expert Sharon Novak for a timely conversation on wearable technology in the workplace. What begins with a seemingly simple scenario — an employee shows up to work wearing prescription smart glasses — quickly opens the door to complex issues around privacy, recording, disability accommodation and policy gaps many employers don’t realize they have yet. Read more at https://advocacy.calchamber.com/2026/02/05/what-employers-should-know-about-wearable-technologies-in-the-workplace .

January 30, 2026Episode 24112 min

Episode 237 - Employee Handbook: New Year Good Time to Audit/Update Policies

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, Matthew Roberts, Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment at the California Chamber of Commerce, is joined by CalChamber Employment Law Counsel Vanessa Greene to discuss why now is the best time to audit, update, and rethink your handbook strategy.

December 22, 2025Episode 2408 min

Episode 236 - Employers’ Obligations Under the Workplace Know Your Rights Act

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts discuss a new employment law taking effect on January 1, 2026, that affects California employers — the Workplace Know Your Rights Act.

November 13, 2025Episode 23912 min

Episode 235 - Practical Tips for New HR Professionals

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, CalChamber Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss top tips for newer human resources (HR) professionals, which even seasoned professionals may find insightful.

November 6, 2025Episode 23812 min

Episode 234 - Avoid Holiday Party Headaches

The holiday season is here — including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice, Christmas and more. It’s when employers and their employees often let loose and celebrate the end of the year before the beginning of the next. In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, CalChamber Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss what employers should consider for a wonderful end-of-year celebration — or any workplace gathering — that doesn’t lead to concerns or issues at the end of the party.

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