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Sell-Out Crowd Explores Weighty Issues in Fun Venue

A sell-out crowd gathered in Anaheim last week for the 2024 California Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Conference. Subjects covered ranged from the mood of...

Voters Align with CalChamber on Multiple Ballot Measures

The California Chamber of Commerce and California voters agreed in supporting four November ballot measures and opposing three, according to this week’s unofficial vote...

Making Sense of Minimum Wage Requirements

With different federal, state, local, and industry-specific minimum wage requirements, how do I know if I am properly paying my California employees? The first step...

The People’s Voice: Annual Poll Outlines Priorities for New Legislature

Some key takeaways from this year’s CalChamber poll, The People’s Voice 2024, include the fact that California voters want more focus on growing jobs...

Ballot Measures: Voters, CalChamber in Alignment

Based on unofficial returns this week, the California Chamber of Commerce and California voters were in agreement on a number of November ballot measures. •...

Proposed Privacy Regulations Will Hurt Business, Consumers

Businesses, consumers and governments in California will suffer net losses from proposed rules pending before the state privacy agency, according to a report released...

Lead Exposure Standard: Big Changes Take Effect January 1, 2025

What changes has Cal/OSHA made to its standard for exposure to lead in construction and other industries? The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA)...

International Issues May Advance in Post-Election Congressional Session

Following Election Day, Congress is expected to be in session (118th Congress, 2nd session) through December 19 (except Thanksgiving week) for a “lame duck”...

California’s Hydrogen Economy: Paving a Path Toward Net-Zero

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...

Understanding California’s PAGA Reforms

In Episode 208 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss the recent guidance...