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Federal Court: Current Drug Use Not Protected Under Disabilities Act
A recent federal court decision is a good reminder that applicants or employees who currently use illegal drugs or marijuana or abuse alcohol are...
Fiscal Committee Next Stop for New Maternity/Paternity Leave Mandate
A job killer bill mandating a new protected leave of absence passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee this week, less than a week after winning...
U.S. High Court Shuts Down Expanded State Jurisdiction
In a decision released this week, the U.S. Supreme Court has limited one potential source of unexpected litigation for companies that do business in...
CalChamber Welcomes Litigation Attorney to Policy Team
Litigation attorney Kevin McKinley has joined the California Chamber of Commerce as a policy advocate. He specializes in privacy/technology, telecommunications, economic development, and workers’...
July 1 Brings Changes to Local Ordinances
Throughout California, local cities and counties are passing ordinances relating to minimum wage, paid sick leave, criminal background checks, employee scheduling and more.
Minimum Wage...
New Leave Mandate Moves Forward from Assembly Policy Committee
A job killer bill that mandates a new protected leave of absence passed the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee this week.
SB 63 (Jackson; D-Santa...
Premium Pay on Holidays a Choice for Employers, Not a Requirement
Last month included Memorial Day, and I got a lot of questions from my employees about paying them extra for working on the holiday....
Annual Luncheon Gathering Underscores Longstanding Trade/Investment Partnership
An annual meeting between the California Chamber of Commerce and Japan business leaders highlighted California’s continuing interdependence with one of its largest trade and...
Gliding Eagle Helps Producers Keep Track of Products Until Delivery to Consumer
In the fragmented and murky world of global trade today, premium brands in particular face two challenges: assuring the authenticity of valuable products and...
Bill to Promote Housing Construction Clears First Senate Hurdle
Legislation supported by the California Chamber of Commerce to promote housing construction won approval from a Senate policy committee this week.
AB 678 (Bocanegra; D-Pacoima)...
