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SoCal Chamber Network Presents Unified Voice for South Bay Business
Local chambers of commerce and regional networks have been strong supporters of the California Chamber of Commerce efforts to advance policies that promote good-paying...
Employers’ Obligations Under the Workplace Know Your Rights Act
In Episode 236 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment Matthew...
Boosting California’s Economy and State Budget
New analyses of the California Chamber of Commerce ballot measure to streamline and modernize the construction of essential projects find it could result in...
Tariffs Leave CalChamber Members Wary, Bracing for Impact in 2026
California Chamber of Commerce members report new federal tariffs have had a variety of impacts on their companies and believe more challenges are on...
What to Do If Employee Refuses to Sign Handbook Acknowledgment
During a recent audit of our files, we found that one employee has not signed the employee handbook acknowledgment. He keeps making excuses, stating...
CalChamber Board Opposes Proposed Ballot Measures
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted formally last week to oppose two proposed ballot measures that would inflict lasting damage on...
CalChamber, Coalition Voice Continuing Support for US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The California Chamber of Commerce joined more than 500 chambers and associations from all 50 states last week in signing a coalition letter to...
Time Off Request for Religious Reasons: Case-by-Case Decision Is Best
An employee approached me asking for time off due to “religious reasons.” We aren’t sure whether the employee has a religious reason for the...
PAGA Reforms Already Delivering Positive Results
California’s landmark 2024 reforms to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) are already showing positive results for employers and employees, according to a new...
Ninth Circuit Court Pauses Enforcement of Senate Bill 261
This week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decided to pause enforcement of Senate Bill 261, a climate disclosure law, while a lawsuit filed...
