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California Leads Nation in Women-Owned Businesses
A new research brief from the University of Southern California highlights California’s national leadership in women-owned businesses, finding that the state is home to...
Rana Ghadban to Head CalChamber Small Business Advocacy
Local chamber of commerce executive Rana Ghadban will be joining the California Chamber of Commerce next month as vice president of small business advocacy.
Ghadban...
‘Misconduct’ Not Automatic Cause for Denying Unemployment Benefits
We terminated an employee, and she has filed a claim for unemployment benefits. We want to fight her claim because she was fired for...
Challenges/Opportunities for California’s Trading Relationships Across the Americas
With a gross state product of over $4 trillion representing 13.7% of the U.S nominal gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, California ranks as...
What Supervisors Need to Know, Part I: ‘Hard’ Compliance Skills
In Episode 219 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment Law Subject Matter...
CalRecycle Delays Draft Plastic Recycling Rules
Responding to concerns about the cost and workability of draft plastic recycling regulations, Governor Gavin Newsom directed CalRecycle to redo the rules and the...
California-Sonora Sign Energy Memo of Understanding
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Sonora, Mexico Governor Alfonso Durazo Montaño witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on March 17 at...
Daily Overtime Premium Pay Depends on Workday Definition
Last week my company (which operates 24 hours a day) had several employees call out sick at the last minute. As a result, we...
CalChamber Small Business Awards to Recognize Outstanding Companies
The California Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the Small Business Awards, honoring four outstanding businesses with $5,000 grants.
Recipients will be recognized for...
Executive Orders and Their Impact on DEI
In Episode 218 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel of Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and Associate General Counsel of Labor and Employment...
