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Payment Rules for Unused Paid Time Off Differ for Vacation, Sick Leave
Does an employer have to pay employees for unused paid time off?
It depends upon what kind of paid time off it is. Employers may...
Fuel Price Increase Bill Gets Committee OK
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed “job killer” bill that increases the cost of business and creates regulatory burdens throughout the state passed a Senate...
Senate Committee Moves Bill Encouraging International Trade/Tourism
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that encourages international trade and tourism by creating an enhanced driver license unanimously passed the Senate Transportation and...
New Heat Illness Regulations to Take Effect May 1
Changes to California’s heat illness prevention regulations will take effect on May 1, in time for this year’s growing season and warmer summer weather,...
Chief Justice: Innovations Still Leave Funding Shortfall
California courts are using innovation and efficiencies to provide access to justice in response to recession-based cutbacks, but more funding is needed, California Chief...
Emergency Water Package Passes Legislature
A $1 billion emergency relief drought package passed the Legislature this week and was expected to be signed by the Governor.
California has entered the...
Governor, CalChamber Chair, Kings Owner to Speak at Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast
California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. will be the featured speaker at the 90th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast on May 28.
In keeping with tradition,...
CalChamber Celebrates 125 Years
Following is the text of an email sent this week to California Chamber of Commerce members and customers.
For 125 years, CalChamber has pursued...
Terminating Employee Who Has Given Two Weeks’ Notice
My employee gave two weeks’ notice that she is quitting, but I want to end her employment today. Will that turn her quit into...
Background Checks in California: What Employers Must Know
Considering the digital age and all the ways employers can access information about current and prospective employees, sometimes an employer learns too much about...
