Latest Articles
Victory for Trade Promotion with CalChamber Support
In a victory for the California Chamber of Commerce and other longtime supporters of free trade, federal legislation renewing the authority of the President...
California Congressional Delegation Vote on Trade Promotion Authority
Senate (June 24)
Ayes (1 of 60)
Feinstein (D-San Francisco)
Noes (1 of 38)
Boxer (D-Rancho Mirage)
U.S. House of Representatives
(June 18)
Ayes (16 of 218)
Bera (D-Elk Grove)
Calvert (R-Corona)
Costa (D-Fresno)
Davis...
Gender Equity Pay Bill Moves with CalChamber-Backed Changes
California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation that seeks to eliminate pay disparity based on gender won approval from an Assembly policy committee this week.
SB 358...
Senate Sends Job Creator Bill to Governor
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that expedites and reduces costs for roadway repair and maintenance projects passed the Senate on June...
Drought-Related Actions Reminder of Need for Long-Term Water Solution
With no immediate end to California’s millennial drought in sight, regulators and legislators continued steps this month aimed at managing the limited water supply.
The...
Religious Wear at Work: Interactive Dialogue Best When Questions Arise
Our employee wants to wear a St. Christopher medal on a chain around his neck, which is in violation of our company policy since...
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Anti-Arbitration Job Killer Legislation
A job killer bill that could significantly drive up litigation costs for all California employers, if enacted, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee this week.
AB...
Japan-California Trade/Investment Ties in Spotlight at Annual Business Gathering
An annual meeting between the California Chamber of Commerce and Japan business leaders highlighted California’s continuing interdependence with one of its largest export partners.
Leading...
Costly Employee Retention Mandate Passes Senate Labor Committee
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that denies employers the basic choice of whom to hire passed the Senate Labor and Industrial...
CalChamber Applauds U.S. Senate for Passing Bipartisan Trade Promotion Bill
The California Chamber of Commerce today commended the U.S. Senate for passing Trade Promotion Authority.
The measure renews the authority for the President and/or U.S....
