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Job Killer No. 20 Stalls on Assembly Floor

A day after being added to the California Chamber of Commerce job killer list, a bill dealing with release clauses fell short of votes...

CalChamber Luncheon Highlights Mexico’s Energy Reform, Investment Opportunities

Mexico’s energy reform and investment opportunities were the topic of discussion this week at a California Chamber of Commerce International Luncheon Forum. Nearly 100 guests...

22 Local Chambers to Receive 2016 President’s Circle Award

The California Chamber of Commerce has named 22 local chambers of commerce to receive the 2016 President’s Circle Award. The award, first presented in 2009,...

How to Use Pregnancy Leave in Conjunction with Other Leave Laws

How can we accommodate an employee’s request for additional time off to care for her son when she has just returned from pregnancy disability...

California Travel Industry Continues to Grow

The California travel industry has been growing steadily since the recession, according to a just-released report prepared for Visit California. Total direct travel spending in...

Californians Boost Water Savings Rate, Keep Water Use Low

The average statewide water conservation rate doubled between February and March, according to the State Water Resources Control Board. Californians conserved 24.3% in March 2016,...

Court Sides with Employer in Workers’ Comp Case

A state appeals court has ruled that a worker’s claim of a psychiatric injury did not meet the tests to qualify for workers’ compensation...

Senate Committee Acknowledges Problems with Environmental Law

A hearing on a California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill provided a forum for senators to acknowledge problems with the state environmental law...

Job Creator Bill Passes Senate to Assembly

A California Chamber of Commerce job creator bill that encourages creation of small businesses by expanding their access to loans has passed the Senate...