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CalChamber Hosts Virtual Event for International Representatives with Governor Newsom and Lt. Governor Kounalakis
On December 15, the California Chamber of Commerce hosted a Zoom event for the California Consular Corps and Foreign Economic Partners with special guests...
Remember: Update Auto-Ship Order Information
The California Chamber of Commerce is reminding members to update their customer information so they will be sure to receive information on the new...
What to Expect from Biden Administration on Asia Pacific Trade Matters
A shift back toward coalition building in trade discussions will be the major outcome under a new administration, a longtime trade specialist recently told...
Cal/OSHA Emergency Rule for COVID-19 in Effect Now
As of November 30, 2020, the new Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) 21-page COVID-19 Emergency Standard is in effect across California, covering...
Governor Ties Lockdowns to Hospital Capacity; CalChamber Urges Congress to Help Small Businesses
Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that regions of the state will be subject to more restrictive stay-at-home orders when their hospital capacity erodes...
Value of Holiday Gift Card May Be Factor in Calculating Pay Rate
I’d like to give my employees gift cards worth a few hundred dollars at the end of the year as a holiday gift. Is...
White Paper Covers New Laws for 2021
More than 20 new labor and employment bills were signed into state law this year. The California Chamber of Commerce provides a concise summary...
State Labor Laws Should Be Updated to Reflect Shift Toward Telecommuting
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees have been working from home since March with no end in sight. This has led...
Incoming Senate Features 8 New Members
A new two-year legislative session begins on Monday, December 7, which means 120 members will take the oath of office. As always after an...
Returning Remote Workers to the Office
In Episode 99 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss the...
