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Assembly Committee OKs More Inspections for Haz Waste Facilities
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that will lead to increased costs for hazardous waste operators passed an Assembly policy committee on March 20.
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CalChamber States Positions on Pending Ballot Initiatives
The California Chamber of Commerce this week announced its positions on a number of initiative proposals that have not yet qualified for the ballot.
The...
Federal Tax Reform Means More Business Taxes for California
California’s corporate tax base may increase by up to 12% as a result of federal tax reform legislation, according to a study recently released...
Clear Requirements Can Help Ease Review of Water Storage Project Funding Requests
The California Water Commission is in the middle of reviewing applications from a dozen water projects statewide for funding from Proposition 1, the measure...
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...
