CalChamber Names Environmental Law Policy Advocate
The California Chamber of Commerce has hired Louinda V. Lacey, an experienced attorney in environmental law, to serve as a policy advocate for environmental policy,…
Appeal Court Hears CalChamber Arguments Against Auction of Cap-and-Trade Credits
A Sacramento appellate court heard oral arguments this week on a closely watched lawsuit filed by the California Chamber of Commerce concerning the California Air…
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 workforce…
Employers May Cap PTO Accrual If Reasonable Time Frame Given
Our company provides a paid time off (PTO) policy to meet the paid sick leave requirement. The company plans to cap the PTO accrual at…
More Timekeeping Guidance from Court on Standards for Rounding Entries
An appellate court decision that further clarifies the ability of California employers to round employee timecard entries has been published at the request of the…
CalChamber Reiterates Trade Priorities for New Administration, Congress
As the new administration and 115th Congress get to work, the California Chamber of Commerce will be communicating its international trade priorities and support for…
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 bolsters…
CalChamber Names Senior Policy Advocate
Jennifer Barrera, policy advocate at the California Chamber of Commerce since 2010, has been promoted to senior policy advocate. In her new role she will…
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. CalChamber…