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CalChamber Board Backs Education Facilities Bond

The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to support the Kindergarten through Community College Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016,...

CalChamber Labor Law Updates for New Year

To help employers make a smooth transition to the new year, the California Chamber of Commerce is offering new laws updates in a variety...

Federal Unemployment Insurance Taxes: California Employers Paying More

California employers can expect a higher federal unemployment insurance (UI) tax bill when it arrives this month. This year will be the sixth in a...

School Activities Leave Now Includes Child Care Provider Provision

Do I have to provide time off work to an employee who wants to go on their child’s class field trip if I already...

CalChamber Joins U.S. Effort to Expand Work Experience Opportunities for Youth

The California Chamber of Commerce and the Linked Learning Alliance are partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF) to expand opportunities for...

California Back on Top in Ranking of ‘Judicial Hellholes’ in Nation

California has once again been identified as the No. 1 “Judicial Hellhole” in the nation, according to the latest ranking of the “most unfair”...

Drought Outlook Brighter; Conservation Mandate Continues

December snow and rain helped brighten California’s water outlook as the new year began, but the drought deficit is far from being filled. Even while...

Sharp HealthCare CEO to Chair CalChamber Board

Michael W. Murphy, president and chief executive officer of Sharp HealthCare, an integrated health system in San Diego County, has been elected as 2016...

President Signs CalChamber-Backed Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization

U.S. President Barack Obama has signed bipartisan legislation to resurrect the Export-Import Bank. This action will extend the bank’s charter by five years until...

CalChamber Opposing Newest Initiative Plan to Hike Tax Burden on Commercial Property

The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to oppose an initiative proposal to impose a “surcharge” of up to 1% on...