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Overview of June Ballot Measures
Following are brief summaries of the five measures that will appear on the June 5 primary election ballot. The reasons for the California Chamber...
California-Mexico Partnership Luncheon Features Innovations in Energy, Education
Energy projects that are helping foster innovations in California and Mexico were highlighted this week at an international luncheon forum co-hosted by the California...
Flexible Scheduling Job Creator Bill Misses Deadline
A California Chamber of Commerce-sponsored job creator bill to improve employee flexibility has missed the deadline to move from the Assembly policy committee to...
Voting Season Begins May 7; Key Dates to Remember
Voting for California’s primary election will begin on May 7, the first day to vote by mail.
Five counties in Northern California will be conducting...
Assembly Judiciary Passes CalChamber-Opposed Bills
California Chamber of Commerce policy advocates this week highlighted for the Assembly Judiciary Committee problems with two employment-related bills.
Even so, on April 24 the...
CalChamber-Backed Regulatory Reform Bills Pass Assembly Committee
Three California Chamber of Commerce-supported regulatory reform bills passed the Assembly Accountability and Administrative Review Committee this week with bipartisan support.
• AB 2087 (Waldron;...
Harassment Victims and Employers Need Protection from Defamation Lawsuits
In 2016, 554 Californians filed sexual harassment complaints with the state civil rights agency, and many other employees have complained directly to employers without involving a state agency.
Issues to Consider If You Cut Short a Quitting Employee’s Time at Work
An employee who has been something of a problem for the company came to me today, and stated that she was quitting. She told...
Water Storage Project Funding Requests Fare Better in Second Round of Reviews
The California Water Commission is moving closer to approving requests for funding from Proposition 1, the 2014 ballot measure authorizing $2.7 billion for investments...
Assembly Labor Committee Nixes Flexible Workweek Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill allowing an employee-selected flexible work schedule failed to pass the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee this...
