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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...

Pre-Order 2022 CalChamber All-in-One Poster with Required Changes

The California Chamber of Commerce 2022 California and Federal Employment and Labor Law poster will include a number of mandatory updates effective January 1,...

New 2022 California Employment Laws White Paper Available to Download

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to be a primary focus in 2021, the California Legislature crafted and sent several hundred bills to Governor Gavin...

Memorable Calls from the CalChamber Labor Law Helpline

In Episode 138 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber HR Adviser Ellen Savage discuss unique workplace issues that...

Stories from the Labor Law Helpline

In Episode 137 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber HR Adviser Ellen Savage discuss unique workplace issues that...

CalChamber Vote Record: Major Bills 2021

This report for the first year of the 2021–2022 legislative session focuses on California legislators’ floor votes on California Chamber of Commerce priority bills. This...

CalChamber Best Business Votes 2021

Legislators are listed in descending order according to how often they voted in accord with the California Chamber of Commerce position (first number) versus...

Governor’s Actions Aim to Tackle Port Congestion

Easing port congestion was the focus of an executive order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom last week and a federal partnership announced this week. The...

Governor Announces New Setback Rules for Oil Wells

Governor Gavin Newsom last week announced that the Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) in the Department of Conservation released a proposed regulation curbing new...