Initiative to Stop Shakedown Lawsuits Gaining Momentum
Momentum is gaining to qualify the California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act of 2022 for the November ballot. The initiative’s campaign reported reaching...
In Memoriam: Former CalChamber Exec Vice President Dave Ackerman
David G. Ackerman, former executive vice president and chief lobbyist for the California Chamber of Commerce, passed away recently. He was 75.
For decades, Ackerman...
Water Attorney Joins CalChamber Policy Team
Brenda Bass has joined the California Chamber of Commerce as a policy advocate specializing in water supply and storage issues.
Strong Opposition Stops Single-Payer Health Care Bill, 2 Other Job Killers
Three California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills, including one that would have raised taxes by more than $160 billion annually to fund a...
Tejon Ranch: Land Steward Provides Housing, Jobs, Conservation
Note: With this article, the California Chamber of Commerce begins a series of profiles of member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic...
Website Provides Updates on Fair Pay/Employer Accountability Initiative
A new website that provides updates and information on The California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act is now available at stoptheshakedown.com. (Website relocated....
Finance Director Says Budget Windfall Gives State Opportunity to Invest in Future
California’s revenues and economic conditions have continued to improve, enabling the state to address some of its greatest threats, such as climate change, the...
2021 Major Victories
California Promise: Opportunity for All
The California Chamber of Commerce is the voice of California businesses of all sizes, expert at promoting pro-job policies and...
Confused About COVID Workplace Standards? This Webinar Is for You
Since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, employers have had the additional task of becoming experts on prevention and mitigation strategies for infectious...
Update on COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules
In Episode 141 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Robert Moutrie give an update on the...
CalChamber Announces New Chief of Staff for Policy
This week, the California Chamber of Commerce announced that Ben Golombek will join the organization on January 17 as executive vice president and chief...
December Storms Help, But California Remains in Drought
The December storms added to the Sierra snowpack on which the state depends for about 30% of its water supply, but California remains in...
CalChamber Board Takes Positions on Initiatives Aiming for 2022 Ballot
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to support two ballot measures and oppose two others that may go before voters...
Leadership Transitions at CalChamber Helm
The CalChamber Board of Directors meeting on December 10 marked transitions for both the top volunteer position of board chair and the top staff post. From left are CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera, 2021 CalChamber Chair Donna Lucas of Lucas Public Affairs, 2022 CalChamber Chair Kailesh Karavadra of Ernst & Young LLP; and CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg, who will be retiring at the end of the month after 23 years in charge.
HR Tips for Work Holiday Parties
In Episode 139 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and Bianca Saad discuss the workplace rules employers should consider when...
California Holiday Pay, Time Off Rules
In Episode 140 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and Bianca Saad discuss California holiday wage and hour issues, including...