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Dialogue with Employee Key Part of Deciding Whether to Extend Leave
Our employee has used up all of her Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, but called today to request an extension of time. Do...
New Safety Rule to Protect Hotel Housekeepers to Take Effect July 1
California has adopted a new workplace safety and health regulation to prevent and reduce work-related injuries to housekeepers in the hotel and hospitality industry....
Join CalChamber Safety Advisory Group
Hotel housekeeping is just one of many workplace safety issues on which the California Chamber of Commerce provides input, helping shape legislation and regulations.
To...
Assembly Committee OKs Bill to Deter Organized Retail Theft
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill to help retailers limit losses from theft won unanimous bipartisan approval this week from a Senate policy committee.
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Nominate an Outstanding Small Business Leader
The California Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual Small Business Advocate of the Year Award.
The award recognizes small business owners who...
Indoor Heat Illness Rules: Keeping Up the Pressure
While the latest version of the Cal/OSHA proposed draft indoor heat illness rule is improved over prior versions, a coalition of employer groups led...
CalChamber Announces Support for Propositions 71, 72
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently voted to support Propositions 71 and 72 on the June ballot.
Proposition 71 —Support
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Urge President Trump Not to Finalize Stand-Alone Steel/Aluminum Tariff
The California Chamber of Commerce has deep concerns over the impact that a stand-alone tariff on steel and aluminum could have on international trade...
Law Requires Advance Warning of Mass Layoffs for Some Employers
We are a small employer. Do we have to provide any advance notice to employees if we are going to lay them off?
The answer...
