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Factors to Consider When Deciding Whether to Pay for ‘Try-Out’ Time
If we ask a job applicant to demonstrate their job skills during an interview, do we have to pay them for their time?
During the...
COVID-19 Regulation: Cal/OSHA Makes Big Changes Ahead of December Vote
California employers may want to get out their measuring tape — because the size (in cubic feet) of a workspace just became an important...
CalChamber Vote Record: Major Bills 2022
This report for the second year of the 2021–2022 legislative session focuses on California legislators’ floor votes on California Chamber of Commerce priority bills.
This...
CalChamber Best Business Votes 2022
Legislators are listed in descending order according to how often they voted in accord with the California Chamber of Commerce position (first number) versus...
Microsoft: Navigating the Crossroads of Technology and Empowerment
This article is part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability to...
Voters Should Reject Proposition 30
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging all Californians to vote NO on Proposition 30. California’s ability to compete depends on attracting and retaining...
Groups Predict Trade Momentum to Slow Due to Multiple Shocks on Global Economy
World trade is headed for a slowdown, according to forecasts released by two global groups this month.
In an updated trade outlook released on October...
5 New California Labor Laws Employers Should Start Preparing For
In Episode 161 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss five new labor laws...
Governor Completes Action on Priority Business Bills
Last Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom completed action on bills sent to him by the Legislature, including priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce.
Just...
New California Law Expands Pay Scale Disclosure, Pay Data Reporting
Legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom last week requires employers to make pay scales available to job applicants and employees and expands California’s pay...
