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Updates Mandated in 2015 to California Employment Posters, Pamphlets
Are there 2015 poster and pamphlet updates I should know about?
Yes.
The paid sick leave law signed by the Governor on September 10, 2014, contains...
International Breakfast Gathering Highlights Trade, Trade Agreements Link to U.S. Jobs
The importance of trade agreements and their impact on U.S. jobs was the focus of a recent international breakfast hosted by the California Chamber...
Prop. 65 Warning Proposal Merits Business Concern
The latest proposal by the state Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) to revise Proposition 65 warning requirements should be of concern to...
Storms a Long Way from Abating Drought; Water Conservation, Allocations Still Down
A strong storm system is rolling through California, prompting mudslide concerns in the Northern and Southern half of the state, particularly in areas that...
Paid Sick Leave Law: A Look at Employer Compliance Options
With the signing of the legislation mandating that employers provide employees with paid sick leave starting July 1, 2015, many employers are questioning what...
Hiring Gains, Tech Sector Growth Lay Base for Continued Recovery in 2015
Executive Summary
California’s recovery continues to be relatively strong in an overall sense, yet many areas have only recently begun to see tangible gains. Real...
New Legal Name/Social Security Number Not Good Cause for Firing
What do I do about an employee who comes to me with a new name and a new Social Security number? Can I terminate...
Longest-Serving CalChamber Board Member Retires
Joe Russ IV, the longest-serving member of the California Chamber Board of Directors, retires from his volunteer position this month, 45 years after joining...
Businesses Seek Renewal of Trade Program to Avert Tax Increases, Job Losses
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging Congress to renew a longstanding trade program to prevent further tax increases and job losses for U.S....
