The Workplace: a Podcast by CalChamber

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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.

  1. May 15

    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.

    10 min

  2. Apr 9

    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 .

    14 min

  3. Apr 9

    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.

    13 min

  4. Mar 19

    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.

    12 min

  5. Mar 12

    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/ .

    11 min

  6. Feb 5

    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 .

    14 min

  7. Jan 30

    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.

    13 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    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.

    9 min
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