Political Speech at Work: How to Manage While Protecting Rights
As a small business owner, I’ve noticed an increase in political discussions in my workplace. Some employees are getting into heated debates, affecting productivity and…
Cal/OSHA Standards Board Adopts Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Rule
Last week, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board adopted the long-awaited regulations to protect employees working indoors from heat illness. The California Legislature had directed the California…
CalChamber Continues Challenge to Proposed Antitrust Overhaul
The California Chamber of Commerce last week provided a second round of comments to a state commission that California’s antitrust and competition laws should not…
Azores Delegation Visits CalChamber for Portuguese Heritage Month
This week, the California Chamber of Commerce hosted a gathering with representatives having Azores connections. Present at the June 24 meeting was Artur Lima, the…
California Bill Restricting Self-Checkout Lanes Could Raise Business Costs by Half-Billion Dollars Annually
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed proposal that dictates store staffing and operations could raise business operating costs by at least $497.1 million annually, according to…
CalChamber-Opposed Autonomous Vehicle Bill Held
California Chamber of Commerce-opposed legislation creating a patchwork of potentially conflicting rules for autonomous vehicles has been put on hold for the year. The bill,…
Agreement Reached to Reform Private Attorneys General Act
The California Chamber of Commerce and the Fix PAGA coalition, representing non-profits, social justice advocates, family farmers, health care providers and businesses, are supporting legislation…
Assistive Animal at Work Still Subject to Minimum Standards
One of our employees has asked to bring an emotional support dog to the office. I know about service dogs in the workplace. Do we…
State Community Colleges Shaping Future of Workforce, Helping Economic Mobility
This article is part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability to stay…
CalChamber, U.S., State, Local Chambers Urge Support for Digital Trade Rules
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined the U.S. Chamber and more than 150 state and local chambers from 45 states in urging the Biden…
