Issues
Job Killer Bill Update: One Stalled, Others Moving
Legislation that will kill thousands of high-paying jobs narrowly failed to pass a Senate policy committee this week. Last week, the California Chamber of...
Governor Declines to Delay Minimum Wage Hike Scheduled for 2021
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he won’t delay the minimum wage increase scheduled to begin on January 1, 2021.
While acknowledging that current...
Panelists Share Insights on Fostering Diversity, Inclusion; Video Available
Fostering diversity and inclusion in the workforce requires strong intention and difficult conversations, Audra Bohannon, senior client partner at Korn Ferry, advises in a...
California Interstate System Ranks High for Congestion/Road Deterioration Rate
The rate of congestion, road and bridge deterioration in the California Interstate system is among the highest in the country, according to a report...
Employer Mandates Among Bills Moving in Legislature
When the COVID-19 crisis hit, legislators adopted a self-imposed limit on legislation they would be pursuing this year. Even so, when the summer recess...
CalChamber Compiles Resources to Help Employers Foster Diversity in the Workplace
California Chamber of Commerce members are job creators and innovators, the global and community leaders looked to for positive change.
In the unfinished effort to...
Panel Discussion to Focus on Putting Racial Justice Words Into Action
As part of its ongoing effort to help employers foster an inclusive workplace, the California Chamber of Commerce will be presenting a panel discussion...
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 2, when the Senate began...
Tips for Fostering Workplace Diversity
In Episode 76 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg and Albertsons Companies Senior Vice President of External Affairs and Chief...
2020 State Budget Depends on Borrowing, New Taxes and Action by Congress
The new state budget went into effect on time last week, after Governor Gavin Newsom signed 20 bills enacting hundreds of pages of new...
