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Calculating Sick Leave for Employee with Multiple Rates of Pay
How do I pay for sick leave under California’s new law when an employee has more than one rate of pay? Do I pay...
Despite Drought, Challenges, California Continues Strong Economic Growth
California continues to enjoy strong overall economic growth, despite continuing challenges from the ongoing drought and global economic slowdown.
Nonfarm employment has averaged a 3.0%...
Climate Change: CalChamber Stops, Delays or Amends All But 1 Bill Before It Passes
As the Senate and Assembly cleared their desks for this legislative session, the California Chamber of Commerce weighed in on 18 climate change bills;...
Water: CalChamber Backs 2 Good Proposals Sent to Governor, Stops 3 Misguided Bills
As the drought continued to scorch California, regulatory actions such as mandatory conservation measures took center stage, lessening the number of water bills introduced...
China Investors Looking to U.S. Real Estate as Safer Way to Diversify Portfolios
California and other U.S. real estate markets are likely to see an intensification of upward trends in Chinese investment due to the recent turmoil...
CalChamber-Backed Bills Go to Governor
A number of bills supported by the California Chamber of Commerce have passed the Legislature in recent weeks and will be considered next by...
Job Killer Bill Will Cause Arbitrary Petroleum Cutback
An arbitrary and unrealistic reduction of petroleum use is a major consequence of a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill pending before lawmakers.
SB...
CalChamber Urges Support for Transatlantic Economic Partnership
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the California congressional delegation to support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
Europe and the United States...
Factors to Weigh When Employee Out on Disability for Extended Period
We are a small employer (22 employees). Our employee has been on disability for two months. I know we can’t terminate her while she’s...
CalChamber Webinar: Critical Steps After Harassment Investigation
You’ve worked closely with your legal department to investigate a harassment complaint, taken corrective action and disciplined the harasser. So why are your employees...
