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Barrera: California Needs ‘Thoughtful’ Regulation of AI
California lawmakers should carefully balance efforts to regulate the state’s growing AI industry with ways to support its sweeping potential for economic growth, CalChamber’s...
CalChamber Leader Named One of California’s Political Influencers
CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera was cited as a top influencer on an annual list of who’s who in California politics.
Barrera ranked as...
Doctor’s Note Not a Requirement for Using Paid Sick Leave
Can I require a doctor’s note after an employee has been out sick for three consecutive days?
The answer to this question depends on...
CalChamber Weighs in on Cal/OSHA Processes
A joint hearing of several legislative committees this week on Cal/OSHA processes provided an opportunity for the California Chamber of Commerce to flag a...
Major Water Supply Infrastructure Project Moves Forward with Funding Increase
A major water storage project for California moved ahead this month with the approval of additional funding to offset added costs.
The Sites Reservoir project...
California, Denmark Agree to Cooperate on Climate, Technology Efforts
Denmark’s minister for foreign affairs visited California last week to oversee the signing of an agreement to cooperate on climate and technology efforts.
Joining California...
Assembly Committee Examines California-Asia Trade and Investment
The status of trade and investment between California and Asia and the effects of U.S. trade tariffs were the focus of the first informational...
State High Court Rules on Arbitration Fee Payments
Earlier this month, the California Supreme Court decided a case that determines whether federal law preempts a California law enacted in 2019 that regulates...
US Justice Department Issues Guidance on Diversity Programs
Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a memorandum to all federal agencies providing guidance for federal-funding recipients on applying federal antidiscrimination laws...
Revised Rule on ‘Floor Openings’ Fall Protection Takes Effect Oct. 1
What is happening with the fall protection standard that Cal/OSHA has been working on since 2019?
The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) has...
