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LeadingAge California and Members Equip State for an Aging Population

This article is part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability to...

CalChamber Wraps Historic Legislative Year with Major Wins for Business

California’s 2024 legislative session concluded on August 31, bringing numerous victories for the state’s business community. Throughout the year, the California Chamber of Commerce spearheaded...

Effective CalChamber Advocacy Moves Support Bills to Governor’s Desk

In the final days of the legislative session, a number of bills supported by the California Chamber of Commerce passed the Legislature and now...

How Recent California Supreme Court Rulings Affect PAGA Litigation

In Episode 204 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss two...

CalChamber Stops Harmful Bills in Fiscal Committees

Strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and allied groups stopped a number of harmful proposals in Senate and Assembly fiscal committees on...

CalChamber Keeps Up Pressure to Kill Bad Bills

CalChamber policy advocates are continuing end-of-session pressure to minimize potential damage from harmful legislative measures as they head to the Assembly and Senate floors...

Exempt Employee Salary Deductions: Proceed with Caution

An exempt employee took off Monday and Tuesday, worked a partial day on Wednesday, and worked full days on Thursday and Friday. He has...

Governor Signs Legislation Combating Retail Theft

California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation to improve public safety and reduce retail theft passed the Legislature this week and was signed by Governor Gavin...

CalChamber Welcomes New Water Policy Advocate

Kristopher Anderson joined the California Chamber of Commerce this week as a policy advocate specializing in water issues. Before joining the CalChamber, Anderson worked for...

Hours Worked, Not ‘Full-Time’ Label Key to Managing Benefits

What is the minimum number of hours an employee needs to work to be considered full-time? California and federal law generally do not categorize the...