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Paid Family Leave Optional for Employers with Fewer Than 50 Workers

My employee has come to me and asked to take Paid Family Leave to be with his new baby. He says he’s entitled to...

Political Columnist Dan Walters to Speak at Capitol Summit

Back by popular demand, Dan Walters will be a featured speaker at the California Chamber of Commerce 2017 Capitol Summit on May 31 in...

Hong Kong-California Ties Subject of Recent Meeting at CalChamber

Trade, investment and innovation were topics of discussion on March 14 when representatives of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office stopped by the...

Ukrainian Delegates Highlight Joint Energy Opportunities with State

Energy independence and security were subjects of interest when several Ukrainian delegates visited the California Chamber of Commerce on March 14. Leading the group was...

CalChamber Seeks Nominations for Small Business Advocate Award

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...

More Shakedown Lawsuits; Housing Affordability Hit

The California Chamber of Commerce this week identified two more job killer bills—one opening new avenues for shakedown lawsuits related to environmental laws, and...

Criminal History Regulations: CalChamber Seeks Rejection

The California Chamber of Commerce is asking the state Office of Administrative Law (OAL) to reject proposed regulations that create confusion regarding when employers...

Uncertain Political-Economic Environment Spawns California ‘Rogue One’ Reactions

Download a print-friendly PDF The political-economic environment went from unsettling in the aftermath of the November election to disruptive when President Donald Trump assumed the...