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New Year, New Labor Laws to Know
The beginning of the new year is a good time for Alert readers to resolve to take a few moments to familiarize themselves with...
Newsom Elevates Labor Commissioner Su to Head State Agency; Picks Business Founder/Forward Thinker as Chief Economic Adviser
The team Governor Gavin Newsom has selected to lead key efforts in his administration includes individuals with many years of experience in both governing...
Governor Newsom Names Key Administration Leaders
Following is a partial list of people Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed so far to leadership posts in his administration.
For a fuller list, see...
Potential Family Leave Act Factors in Time Off for Grandchild’s Birth
My employee wants to take federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave when her daughter has a baby. Can I deny her request?
Typically,...
Tourism Industry Jobs Form Big Piece of California’s Economic Foundation
Vacations to California’s natural wonders, cultural riches and exciting city attractions fuel stable employment and the world’s fifth largest economy.
Governor’s First Day Focuses on Health Care
Shortly after being sworn into office this week, Governor Gavin Newsom launched his ambitious plan to make sure every person has access to quality,...
Reminders: W-2s Due January 31 to IRS; 2019 Mileage Rates
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds employers and other businesses of the January 31 deadline that now applies to filing Form W-2 wage statements...
Evans Hotels Exec to Chair CalChamber Board in 2019
Grace Evans Cherashore, executive chairwoman of Evans Hotels, provider of San Diego waterfront resorts, has been elected the 2019 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Trade Pact Signing Opens New Chapter in U.S.-Mexico-Canada Relations
On November 30, President Donald J. Trump, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signed the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement...
