Safety/Health Recordkeeping Mandates Change for Some Industries
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised the industrial classification index relating to partially exempt and nonexempt industries for recordkeeping purposes. I…
CalChamber Promotes Science Component in Education Accountability Standards
Science should be included as a key indicator in measuring student performance when the state creates its new school accountability system, the California Chamber of…
Court Affirms Rest Break Timing Requirement
A California court recently affirmed in Rodriguez v. E.M.E., Inc. that, in general, rest breaks cannot be combined. Relying on the California Supreme Court’s guidance…
Trade Expands Economy, Opportunities
As trade is being widely discussed on the national political scene, making sure U.S. businesses—from light manufacturers to service providers—benefit from higher growth, employment and…
Overview of June Ballot Measure
Following is a brief summary of the measure that will appear on the June ballot. The California Chamber of Commerce has no position on this…
Latest Draft Prop. 65 Rules Take Steps Backwards
The latest proposed revisions to the state’s Proposition 65 warning regulations are problematic and unworkable, the California Chamber of Commerce and a broad coalition explain…
Job Killer No. 20 Stalls on Assembly Floor
A day after being added to the California Chamber of Commerce job killer list, a bill dealing with release clauses fell short of votes needed…
CalChamber Luncheon Highlights Mexico’s Energy Reform, Investment Opportunities
Mexico’s energy reform and investment opportunities were the topic of discussion this week at a California Chamber of Commerce International Luncheon Forum. Nearly 100 guests…
22 Local Chambers to Receive 2016 President’s Circle Award
The California Chamber of Commerce has named 22 local chambers of commerce to receive the 2016 President’s Circle Award. The award, first presented in 2009,…
How to Use Pregnancy Leave in Conjunction with Other Leave Laws
How can we accommodate an employee’s request for additional time off to care for her son when she has just returned from pregnancy disability leave…
