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Workplace Violence Prevention Standards: Correcting Misconceptions
In Episode 241 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Employment Law Counsel Vanessa Greene...
Assembly Committee Passes Cost Driver Air Legislation
A Cost Driver proposal to expand the state air board’s authority to regulate certain sources of emissions passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee this...
Trump Administration Announces Funding for State Water Infrastructure
Central Valley water canals will receive much-needed funding from federal allocations announced last week by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
California water infrastructure projects...
Reproductive Loss Leave: Quick Recap of Types of Events that Qualify
Our California employee has requested time off from work after their spouse recently experienced a miscarriage. What types of leave might he be eligible...
Clean Energy Leaders Unite Behind Building an Affordable California Act
A broad coalition of clean energy and climate leaders this week announced their support for the Building an Affordable California Act (Affordable CA), a...
Registration Opens for California Business Outlook and Dinner: A Century in the Making
Registration has opened for the California Business Outlook and Dinner, an unparalleled evening of insight and connection.
Set for June 10 in Sacramento, the gathering...
CalChamber Releases 2026 Affordability Agenda
The California Chamber of Commerce this week released its annual Affordability Agenda, highlighting legislation that will either help businesses and consumers by cutting costs...
What to Consider When Terminating an Employee in California
In California, managing a workforce and making personnel decisions can be a complex task that, if not done with care and due diligence, is...
Expense Reimbursements: Why Employers Must Pay Late Claims
We have a manager who is always late submitting his expense reports, in violation of company policy. This week, he submitted a request for...
Canadian Consul General: ‘People Trade’ Moves Economy
Personal connections are “people trade” that keeps trade and investment working and really moves the economy, the Consul General of Canada said at a...
