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Budget Writers: AB 1776 Will Worsen State Deficit
Two new estimates — including one from the California Department of Finance — affirm what experts have been saying for months: legislation to rewrite...
Capitol Weekly Names Zaremberg to Hall of Fame
Former CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg’s lasting impact on California policies and politics was acknowledged this week when he was named in memoriam...
Can Worker Lacking Work Permit Be Hired as Independent Contractor?
An applicant recently moved here from another country and has applied for a work permit, but she has not yet received an employment authorization...
CalChamber Execs Ranked Among California’s Top Political Influencers
Two CalChamber executive team members earned spots on an annual list honoring the most influential figures in California politics and public policy.
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Court Reduces PAGA Penalties by 99%
Since 2004, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has allowed California employees to sue employers for Labor Code violations such as unpaid overtime, missed...
New Funding Available for California Paid Family Leave Grants
A new round of funding is now available through California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) Grant Program to help small businesses offset costs that can...
Chamber Urges Committee: Reject Risky Antitrust Plan
The California Chamber of Commerce, along with a large and diverse coalition representing key parts of the state’s economy, is urging the state Senate...
Setting the Record Straight on AB 2564: Myths vs. Facts
As California’s legislative session nears its conclusion at the end of the month, CalChamber continues to oppose AB 2564 (Ward; D-San Diego), a bill...
Employee Complains Coworkers Speak in Foreign Language: What Now?
We have nine employees in one office area. One employee complained that three of their coworkers speak to each other in another language. The...
