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Visit LA: Support Local Businesses and Help Region Recover from Wildfires
California’s tourism board is urging tourists to visit Los Angeles County and help support the region’s local businesses and economy.
Wildfires have affected certain regions...
How to Deal with Predictive Scheduling and Scheduling Changes
We want to change our non-exempt employee’s schedule for next week. How far in advance do we need to notify the employee of schedule...
Governor’s Budget Proposal: $322 Billion with No Deficit
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom presented a balanced $322.3 billion budget without a deficit.
His fiscal plan provides for $228.9 billion in general fund spending...
CalChamber Members Step Up to Help Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
Not long after the Los Angeles firestorms blew across the county, leaving behind smoking ruins, California Chamber of Commerce member companies were among the...
Law Now Requires Written Contract for Independent Contractors
Do I need a written contract if I have an independent contractor working for me?
In California, the relationship between businesses and independent contractors is...
Wildfires: Key Employer Responsibilities for Worker Health, Pay
In Episode 212 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss the...
Chamber Challenges Law Chilling Employer Speech
The California Chamber of Commerce and the California Restaurant Association (CRA) are urging a federal court to stop the implementation of a new California...
New 2025 Employment Laws Reminder
2025 brings numerous employment law updates, so here’s a quick reminder of the new changes that employers should be prepared for, including:
• Updated employment...
Paycheck Direct Deposit: Offer, But Don’t Mandate
In 2025, we would like to pay all our employees by direct deposit. We have a couple of employees who do not have direct...
SoCalGas Top Exec to Chair CalChamber Board in 2025
Maryam S. Brown, incoming CEO and president of the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), has been elected as the 2025 chair of the California...
