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CalChamber Welcomes Sarah R. Boot to Policy Team
Sarah R. Boot, an experienced litigator and former senior legislative staffer, joined the California Chamber of Commerce policy team on March 26. As a...
U.S.-China Trade Spat Continues
This week, President Donald J. Trump followed through on his stated intention last month, proposing tariffs on $50 billion worth of imports of Chinese-made...
Hotel Housekeeping Safety Plan Must Be in Writing
I own a small motel and bed and breakfast. How are the new regulations adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB)...
Federal Trade Program Back in Force; Tariff Cut Will Save Businesses Millions
The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill signed by the President on March 23, averting a government shutdown, includes language renewing a federal trade program...
U.S., South Korea Reach Agreement on Amendments to Free Trade Agreement
The United States and South Korea last week announced reaching an agreement in principle on the general terms of amendments and modifications to the...
IRS Encourages Workers to Do a ‘Paycheck Checkup’
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking employers to remind employees to do a “paycheck checkup” to make sure they are having the right...
High Court Decisions Leave Employers with Uncertainty
California employers are once again left with uncertainty regarding the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) Enforcement Policies and Interpretations Manual following a California...
State of Judiciary Address Highlights Civil Justice Reforms
The funding boost proposed in the state budget plan for the coming year will help the judicial branch continue reforms to provide access and...
Four Ways California Can Help Get More Grads Ready for College, Career
The California economy is humming. Unemployment is at historic lows, even in many parts of the state often left behind in good times.
But even...
Duration of Written Meal Period Waivers Depends on Your Needs
We have employees working 6-hour shifts who want to waive their meal period and employees who want to waive their second meal period after...
