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Cost Cutting Regional Energy Market Gets Governor’s OK
Last week, California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation that will enable the state to participate in an expanded regional electricity market was signed by Gov....
Governor Signs Bill Strengthening State Wildfire Fund
California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation to replenish and fortify California’s Wildfire Fund was signed last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Senate Bill 254 (Becker; D-Menlo...
CalChamber Board Gets Look at Planning for LA28 Olympics/Paralympics
Members of the CalChamber Board of Directors were treated last week to an overview of the extensive planning involved in bringing the Olympics and...
CalChamber Notes Success on Affordability Agenda
The California Chamber of Commerce announced this week a strong showing for its 2025 Affordability Agenda, a checklist used to analyze the economic impact...
Liz Snow Joins CalChamber as Senior Vice President, Political Affairs
Liz Snow, a distinguished political and policy strategist, joined the California Chamber of Commerce this week as senior vice president, political affairs.
Snow joins the...
Employers May Not Induce Employees to Work on Rest Day
We understand that employees must be provided a day of rest unless the employee wants to work a seventh day. We would like to...
Barrera: California Needs ‘Thoughtful’ Regulation of AI
California lawmakers should carefully balance efforts to regulate the state’s growing AI industry with ways to support its sweeping potential for economic growth, CalChamber’s...
CalChamber Leader Named One of California’s Political Influencers
CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera was cited as a top influencer on an annual list of who’s who in California politics.
Barrera ranked as...
Doctor’s Note Not a Requirement for Using Paid Sick Leave
Can I require a doctor’s note after an employee has been out sick for three consecutive days?
The answer to this question depends on...
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...
