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Job Killer Vote Record: Key Wins; Battles Remain
This edition of Alert presents a recap of floor votes taken on job killer bills before the Legislature’s summer recess, as well as 2015...
Experienced Litigator Joins CalChamber Advocacy Team
Karen Sarkissian, former partner in a nationally recognized firm of successful trial attorneys, has joined the California Chamber of Commerce as a policy advocate...
Governor Signs CalChamber-Backed Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that clarifies the employees for whom an employer must track hours worked and record those hours on an...
Policy Determines Vacation Accrual During Probationary Period
If an employee is terminated before completing a 90-day probationary period, do we have to pay accrued vacation?
Yes, in most instances you are required...
Paid Sick Leave: Remember Local Ordinances in Six Cities
Employers in six California cities must consider paid sick leave requirements established by local ordinances in addition to the state paid sick leave law...
Barrier to New Housing Blocked by Opposition
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer that would have created another barrier to construction of new, affordable housing is likely dead for the...
November Ballot to Include 17 Statewide Measures
The Secretary of State has assigned proposition numbers to the legislative, initiative and referendum measures set to appear on the November ballot.
Following is the...
Video Highlights Paid Sick Leave Questions
The latest CalChamber Capitol News Report video features Erika Frank, CalChamber vice president, legal affairs, and general counsel, calling attention to how the state’s...
CalChamber Status Update Report on Major Legislation for Business
The following list summarizes top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and their status as of July1, when the Legislature began its...
Recording Conversation Requires Permission of All Parties
My employee wants to use her cell phone to privately record a conversation with another employee (without her knowledge). Can she do this?
The answer...
