Podcast Recaps Top Issues for Final Weeks of Session
The California Legislature has one final month to pass bills to the Governor before going on recess for the rest of the year.
In this...
Revenue Boost Calls Into Question Motivation for New Taxes
In Episode 23 of The Workplace, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg discusses California’s revenue surge and continued calls for new taxes with longtime...
Governor Names CalChamber President to Post-Secondary Council
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the formation of an 11-member Council for Post-Secondary Education that will serve as an “independent consultative resource to...
August 27 Hearing Will Allow Taxpayers to Voice Concerns
An annual hearing to allow taxpayers to present their ideas and concerns on property taxes or the alcoholic beverage tax is set for August...
Governor Names Alzheimer’s Prevention/Preparedness Task Force
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom and Maria Shriver, former first lady, announced via Twitter the 28 members of the Governor’s Task Force on Alzheimer’s...
CalChamber Efforts Result in Success on Regulations
Strong advocacy by the California Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with other business groups has led to positive outcomes in several complex regulatory matters.
Changes...
Employment Law Experts Bring Wide Range of Experience to CalChamber
In the past year, the California Chamber of Commerce has added three new employment law experts to its legal affairs team to help explain...
What Employers Need to Know: Emergency Wildfire Smoke Regulation
Employers in California are now required to protect their employees from potential harm created by wildfire smoke, following approval of an emergency regulation by...
Vaccination Controversy Highlights Wellness Issues in the Workplace
While employers cannot require their employees to get vaccinated, there are many proactive steps they can take to ensure wellness and safety in the...
Major Issues Still Pending at Legislative Summer Break
When legislators began their summer recess last week, the ultimate outcome on many priority business issues remained uncertain.
Strong opposition from the California Chamber of...
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 12, when the Legislature began...
Podcasts Review Services Sales Tax, Tips for Managing Dress Codes in Summer
The Workplace podcast presented by the California Chamber of Commerce provides expert and entertaining commentary on issues critical to California employers and employees.
The 20...
Success of Private Sector Economy Reflected in State Budget Bounty
The $214 billion state budget that went into effect at the beginning of this month relies heavily on the success of the private sector...
Registration Opens for CalChamber Fall Public Affairs Conference
The California Chamber of Commerce has begun accepting registrations for the Public Affairs Conference this fall.
The conference is set for October 15–16 at the...
Labor Law Attorney Joins CalChamber Legal Affairs Team
James W. Ward joined the California Chamber of Commerce in June 2019 as an employment law subject matter expert/legal writer and editor.
In that position,...
Stalled, Moving Employment Law Proposals in Current Legislative Cycle
A number of bills that would have hindered employers in the state have been stopped for the year, but a few others remain. In...
Rules May Require Employers to Monitor Air Quality/Provide Respirators
New regulations for safety in the workplace are in motion as Cal/OSHA looks to protect employees from detrimental effects of working near or around...