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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.
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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...
New Hospitality Leader Award Named for CalChamber Board Member
A company dedicated to elevating the future of foodservice and hospitality has named its new leadership award for longtime CalChamber Board member Ted Balestreri,...
Balance Cost Concerns with Achieving Climate Goals
Businesses and consumers could face higher fuel costs from proposed changes to the longstanding state Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, the California Chamber...
Flawed Premise Undermines Case for More Regulation of Markets
Is the California free market sufficiently competitive, or should the Legislature and courts make new rules governing the state’s $4 trillion economy? This complex...
Inappropriate Remarks No Reason Not to Investigate Harassment Claim
An employee has filed a sexual harassment complaint; however, her co-workers have noted that she herself makes a lot of lewd jokes and uses...
