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Luis Quiñonez to Lead CalChamber-Affiliated Research Group
Luis A. Quiñonez has been named president of the California Foundation for Commerce and Education (CFCE), a CalChamber-affiliated nonprofit research organization that helps leaders...
Victims’ Leave Law Creates New Obligations, Expands Others
I am updating our employee handbook and I am confused about the changes to California’s victims’ leave law — what’s new for 2025?
Although victim’s...
CalChamber Comments, Raises Concerns, Calls for Extended Compliance Timeline
On February 18, the California Chamber of Commerce submitted comments in response to the California Privacy Protection Agency’s (CPPA) request for public input on...
Potential Changes Coming to Workplace Violence Prevention Standards
In Episode 216 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Robert Moutrie discuss potential changes coming...
Guest Commentary: The True Cost of U.S. Tariffs on Canada
The Canada-U.S. trading relationship is at an inflection point, and how we meet this moment will affect North American economic security and competitiveness for...
Kern Energy President/CEO Jennifer Haley to Chair California Foundation for Commerce and Education in 2025
Jennifer M. Haley, president and CEO of Kern Energy, has been elected as the 2025 chair of the California Foundation for Commerce and Education...
H-1B Initial Registration Period to Open March 7
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap initial registration period will open at noon Eastern on...
CalChamber, Coalition Urge UI Debt Help in State Budget
The California Chamber of Commerce and a broad coalition of business groups are urging state leaders to deliver on the commitments made in California’s...
Jon Kendrick Joins CalChamber Policy Team
Jon Kendrick joined the California Chamber of Commerce in January 2025 as a policy advocate focused on energy, climate, and transportation policy issues.
Before joining...
Proposed Changes to Confined Spaces Rule Include ‘Rescue Services’
What is the status of changes to the Cal/OSHA regulation for construction in confined spaces?
A hearing has been held on proposed revisions, but the...
