Podcast Recaps Top Issues for Final Weeks of Session
The California Legislature has one final month to pass bills to the Governor before going on recess for the rest of the year.
In this...
CalChamber-Opposed Bill Will Increase Frivolous Litigation Against Businesses
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill allowing the Attorney General and private attorneys to sue taxpayers for perceived tax errors will be considered by...
Reasonable Privacy Act Cleanup Bills Thwarted; Future of Act Uncertain
Sure, California was the first state in the nation to pass a massive privacy bill, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). But how can...
Revenue Boost Calls Into Question Motivation for New Taxes
In Episode 23 of The Workplace, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg discusses California’s revenue surge and continued calls for new taxes with longtime...
August 27 Hearing Will Allow Taxpayers to Voice Concerns
An annual hearing to allow taxpayers to present their ideas and concerns on property taxes or the alcoholic beverage tax is set for August...
Governor Names Alzheimer’s Prevention/Preparedness Task Force
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom and Maria Shriver, former first lady, announced via Twitter the 28 members of the Governor’s Task Force on Alzheimer’s...
CalChamber Efforts Result in Success on Regulations
Strong advocacy by the California Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with other business groups has led to positive outcomes in several complex regulatory matters.
Changes...
Wildfire Smoke Protection Emergency Rule Now in Effect for California Employers
An emergency regulation requiring California employers to protect employees from potential harm due to wildfire smoke went into effect on July 29.
Adopted by the...
State Air Resources Board Drops Expansion of Emissions Reporting to Small Businesses
In response to objections raised by the California Chamber of Commerce and other business groups, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has dropped—for now—its...
Proposition 65: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
One cannot travel very far in the Golden State without being bombarded with cancer warnings.
Thanks to Proposition 65, a 1986 voter-approved ballot initiative titled...
Major Issues Still Pending at Legislative Summer Break
When legislators began their summer recess last week, the ultimate outcome on many priority business issues remained uncertain.
Strong opposition from the California Chamber of...
Governor Signs Wildfire Safety and Accountability Legislation
With 2018 standing as the deadliest and most destructive wildfire season on record in California, wildfire safety and accountability legislation passed both houses of...
CalChamber Status Update Report on Major Legislation for Business
The following list summarizes top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and their status as of July 12, when the Legislature began...
Podcasts Review Services Sales Tax, Tips for Managing Dress Codes in Summer
The Workplace podcast presented by the California Chamber of Commerce provides expert and entertaining commentary on issues critical to California employers and employees.
The 20...
Proposal Marks Huge Shift in Unemployment Insurance
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that will profoundly change unemployment insurance (UI) in California and create long-term costs for the state...
Reality Check: Workers Are Changing
Labor protections are meant to address certain situations where there is an imbalance in control between the employer and employee. But when the workers...
Stalled, Moving Employment Law Proposals in Current Legislative Cycle
A number of bills that would have hindered employers in the state have been stopped for the year, but a few others remain. In...
