Issues
Arbitration Can Benefit Both Parties in a Dispute
The history of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and numerous U.S. Supreme Court decisions interpreting the act’s broad scope and strength set the stage...
2017 Issues Guide Available on Website
The California Chamber of Commerce 2017 Business Issues and Legislative Guide is available now on the CalChamber website at www.calchamber.com/businessissues.
This easy-to-reference publication compiles a...
CalChamber Reiterates: Immigration Reform Critical for California’s Economic Future
The California Chamber of Commerce has a longstanding position as a proponent of comprehensive immigration reform, which is crucial to California’s economic future.
California is...
Governor Urges Listeners: ‘Act as Californians First’
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. called on Republicans and Democrats to “find more things to do together” in his State of the State Address...
Job Killer Bills Hurt Arbitration, Expand Avenues for Employment Litigation
Four bills the California Chamber of Commerce has identified as job killers early in the new legislative session hamper employers’ ability to manage their...
Governor’s Prudent Budget Adds to Rainy Day Fund
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr, this week proposed a prudent and balanced state budget for 2017–18 that eliminates a projected $2 billion deficit and...
CalChamber Identifies Four Job Killer Bills
The California Chamber of Commerce has identified four job killer bills that would have a negative impact on California’s economy if they become law....
On-Call Rest Periods Not Allowed, California Supreme Court Rules
In a disappointing decision for California businesses, the California Supreme Court ruled recently that on-call rest periods are not permissible. This decision will require...
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...
CalChamber Survey: California Voters Cite Roads, Jobs, Housing as Top Concerns
The Second Annual CalChamber Survey, released last week, indicates that the state’s voters believe there are some homegrown issues that deserve the attention of...
