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Business Coalition Applauds Key Provisions of New PAGA Regulations

The FixPAGA Coalition, first formed in 2021 to support needed reforms to California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), issued a statement this week after...

Wearable Technologies in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know

As wearable technology moves from wrists and pockets to glasses, jewelry and even clothing, California employers are confronting a new set of workplace questions...

CalChamber Opposes Risky Changes to Antitrust Law

Last week, the California Law Revision Commission approved recommended legislative language to significantly amend the state’s antitrust law and create a new Single Firm...

Wet December, Dry January, and a Slight Boost in Projected Water Deliveries

State water officials last week announced a slight increase in water they expect to deliver to homes, businesses and farms this year but warned...

Rehiring a Terminated Employee? Consider These Issues First

We terminated two employees a couple of years ago. We’re rehiring now but don’t want to rehire both of them – one was terminated...

CalChamber-Opposed Bills Miss Last Chance to Move

Legislation that failed to pass the house in which it was introduced last year had one last chance this month to continue moving. The following...

New CalCEO Council Focuses on Boosting California’s Economy

The California Foundation for Commerce & Education (CFCE) announced last week the creation of the CalCEO Council, a new advisory group comprised of experienced...

Using REAL ID vs. NonREAL ID for Form I-9 Documentation

A new hire provided their nonREAL ID driver license for their Form I-9 documentation. Can I use this to satisfy the I-9 documentation requirement? Yes....

Governor Proposes Balanced Budget, No New Taxes

Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a $348.9 billion state budget for 2026–27, balanced without new taxes. The proposal reflects more revenue than was expected when...

CFCE, Lawrence Livermore Partners Release AI Primer for Lawmakers

The California Founation for Commerce & Education (CFCE), in partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Livermore Lab Foundation (LLF) this week...