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What Employers Should Know About New Workplace Violence Rule

In Episode 188 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts sits down with Bianca Saad, CalChamber general counsel, labor and employment,...

Standards Board Keeps Moving on Proposed Indoor Heat Illness Standard

What is the status of Cal/OSHA’s indoor heat illness prevention standard? The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board will soon hear the second revision of...

Free White Paper: Your Guide to 2024 California Employment Laws

CalChamber employment law experts have wrapped up their analysis of the employment-related legislation that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law in 2023 and summed it up in the free Your Guide to 2024 California Employment Laws white paper.

CalChamber Releases Annual Vote Record

The California Chamber of Commerce has released its annual vote record, summarizing key votes of legislators on proposals affecting the well-being of employers and...

CalChamber Backs Circular Action Alliance

The California Chamber of Commerce has announced its support for the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) to become California’s Producer Responsibility Organization in accordance with SB 54 (Allen; D-Santa Monica).

Workers’ Comp: Pay for Follow-Up Doctor’s Appointments Not Required

My employee sustained an injury on the job a few months ago. He is claiming that we have to pay for his doctor’s and therapy appointments. Is this true?

Asia-Pacific Leaders Summit in San Francisco: CalChamber Board Firms Play Influential Role

CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera; Travis Kiyota, senior vice president and head of global corporate affairs, East West Bank; East West Bank Chairman and CEO Dominic Ng, chair of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council; and Ambassador Matt Murray, U.S. senior official for APEC, meet at the advisory council’s welcome reception on November 12.

Amazon’s Impact in California: Driving Growth and Opportunity

In the dynamic business world, Amazon has become a significant player, affecting both shopping and work culture.

CalChamber Vote Record: Major Bills 2023

This report for the first year of the 2023–2024 legislative session focuses on California legislators’ votes on California Chamber of Commerce priority bills. This is...

CalChamber Best Business Votes 2023

Legislators are listed in descending order according to how often they voted in accord with the California Chamber of Commerce position (first number) versus...