Business
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...
#RespectWorks Campaign Continues to Build Support for Harassment-Free Workplaces
A new HR tip posted online this week as part of the CalChamber #RespectWorks campaign underscores the importance of preventing harassment in the workplace.
The...
Independent Contractor Legislation Moves; CalChamber, Coalition Seek More Changes
Legislation that makes a start toward restoring flexibility for numerous individuals working as independent contractors has moved from the Assembly to the Senate.
The California...
CalChamber Highlights Corona, Canoga Park Business Leaders’ Efforts
The California Chamber of Commerce honored business executives from Corona and Canoga Park last week with its 2019 Small Business Advocate of the Year...
Texting in the Workplace and Other Cautionary Employment Tales
Finding novel ways to increase efficiency or prevent workplace harassment can create serious problems for employers if not properly executed or thought out.
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Independent Contractor Test Applies Retroactively
Last week, a federal appeals court ruled that the test for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor, established by last year’s California...
CalChamber-Sponsored Bill to Protect Businesses from Predatory Lawsuits Passes
Legislation sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce to help educate businesses and protect them from predatory lawsuits passed an Assembly committee this week...
CalChamber Launches #RespectWorks Campaign
The California Chamber of Commerce this week kicked off #RespectWorks, a campaign joined by a large and growing list of flagship California companies pledging...
CalChamber Seeks to Restore Flexibility for More Workers
The California Chamber of Commerce and a broad-based coalition is continuing to seek amendments to pending legislation that makes a start toward restoring flexibility...
Fight for Flexibility Continues
As the constant buzz about Dynamex continues around the State Capitol, we repeatedly hear about how employees can have the same flexible work schedules...
