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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...
Executive Order Will Levy Duties on Low-Value Imports from World At-Large
Starting August 29, imported goods sent through means other than the international postal network that are valued at or under $800 and that would...
Legislature Returns for Busy Final Month
California legislators return to the State Capitol on Monday to face a busy agenda with just four weeks left before their interim recess.
The hearing...
Pending Automated Decision-Making Systems Legislation, Regulations
In Episode 231 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss recent...
Fight without Witnesses Triggers Workplace Violence Prevention Rule
We had a physical fight break out between two employees. Does this type of situation trigger workplace violence rules and requirements?
The short answer is:...
CalChamber Status Update Report on Major Legislation for Business
The following list summarizes top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and their status as of July 18, when the Legislature began its summer recess.
Updated Plan for Bay-Delta System Balances Needs of State Water Users
The latest draft plan for managing the Bay-Delta system continues to include a California Chamber of Commerce-supported option that balances the diverse needs of...
CalChamber, California Show Support for Rebuilding Ukraine
Celebrations in support of Ukraine kicked off this month with a breakfast gathering in the Sacramento area.
The Ukrainian American House, located in Rancho Cordova,...
