Governor Names CalChamber Vice President to International Trade Advisory Council
Susanne Stirling, California Chamber of Commerce vice president for international affairs, has been appointed to the International Trade and Investment Advisory Council by Governor Edmund…
Scheduling to Accommodate Religious Beliefs: Factors to Consider
My employee just asked to be removed from the schedule for Sundays so she can attend church, and requested to work Saturdays instead. Could I…
Costly Employee Retention Mandate Passes; Consideration by Entire Assembly Next
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed “job killer” bill that denies employers the basic choice of whom to hire passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee this week….
‘Job Killer’ Beverage Tax Fails to Pass Assembly Health Committee
Legislation targeting certain beverages for a new tax was rejected by the Assembly Health Committee this week. The California Chamber of Commerce opposed AB 1357…
CalChamber-Backed Regulatory Reform Bills Pending in Legislature
California Chamber of Commerce-supported proposals to provide regulatory relief to California businesses are pending in the Legislature. All the bills strengthen the accountability and transparency…
Coalition Keeps Pushing for Federal Bill Promoting Trade
Federal legislation renewing the authority for the President and/or U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate trade agreements hit a snag this week as the U.S. Senate…
Some Job Creator Bills Survive First Deadline
A handful of California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bills remain eligible to advance in the legislative process this year following key deadlines. Last Friday,…
New Tax Targeting Sweetened Beverages Threatens Jobs
A proposal targeting certain beverages for a new tax is the newest addition to the California Chamber of Commerce “job killer” list. AB 1357 (Bloom;…
CalChamber Lunch Spotlights Opportunities in Mexico, California Trade/Investment
Trade and investment opportunities in Mexico and California were the topic of discussion on May 5 at the California Chamber of Commerce International Luncheon Forum….
Bill Undermining Workers’ Comp Reforms Awaits Consideration on Senate Floor
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed “job killer” bill that undermines cost-saving workers’ compensation reforms will be considered next by the full Senate. SB 563 (Pan;…
