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Worker Shortage, Chronic Lack of Housing Constrain Potential for California Growth

The National Outlook: Cruising Through Rough Waters It may be tempting to interpret the hurricanes pounding the Southeast, major earthquakes in Mexico, bigger bombs going...

Tips Left for Employees Must Be Paid Out by Next Regular Payday

I own a restaurant and most of the payments for the meals and tips are paid by credit card. To make it easier on...

Stories about Outrageous Office Parties Include Lessons for the Wise

The office party has long been a potential powder keg. Add a relaxed and celebratory atmosphere to an open bar, music and dancing at...

Consul General: United Kingdom Aims to Be Champion of Global Free Trade

Leaving the European Union is not about the United Kingdom cutting itself off from the rest of the world, British Consul General Andrew Whittaker...

State-Run Retirement Draft Regulations Exclude Critical Instructions for Employers

Draft regulations for the new state-run retirement savings program, Secure Choice, leave out critical instructions to help employers understand their obligations, the California Chamber...

Proposed EDD Rules Create New Grounds for Litigation

The California Chamber of Commerce and other employer groups are opposing proposed regulations mandating employers respond with job titles and wage information to what...

Former CalChamber Chair Takes Over as Comptroller of the Currency

Joseph M. Otting, 2015 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, was sworn in this week as the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency.

CalChamber Capitol News Report Explains Three Significant New Employment Laws

This week, the California Chamber of Commerce Capitol News Report highlighted three important new laws that employers need to be aware of in 2018:...