Federal Update
Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Status
California appears to be on track to repay its unemployment insurance (UI) fund debt to the federal government by the end of the year.
The...
GOP Senators Offer Variations on House Tax Code Rewrite
Republicans in the U.S. Senate last week released a plan for overhauling the federal tax code that differs on a number of key provisions...
GOP Lawmakers Release U.S. Tax Code Revamp
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives this week released their plan for rewriting the federal tax code.
Depending on one’s business or personal situation,...
CalChamber Seeking Input on Federal Tax Proposal
The California Chamber of Commerce is seeking member feedback on how the President’s tax proposal will affect their businesses.
The framework for the proposal was...
White House Halts Requirement to Collect Pay Data by Race, Gender
On August 29, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued an immediate stay of a rule that would have required private...
CalChamber Seeks to Prevent Increases in Employer Health Care Premiums
The California Chamber of Commerce has asked congressional leaders to repeal a tax on health insurers that drives up costs for responsible employers.
In a...
U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Input on Federal Overtime Exemptions
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking comments on the federal overtime rule, which defines who is exempt from minimum wage and overtime...
CalChamber Urges President to Sign Landmark Water Bill
December 16 Update: The President signed the water bill today.
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging President Barack Obama to sign landmark federal water...
Court Blocks Federal Overtime Rule; Administration Appeals
Last week, a federal court in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing the new federal...
