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Business Services Committee: December 4, San Francisco Education Committee: December 4, San Francisco CalChamber Fundraising Committee: December 4, San Francisco Water Committee: December 4, San Francisco Board of Directors: December 4–5, San Francisco International...

Governor Set to Begin Historic Fourth Term

Governor Edmund G Brown Jr., accompanied by First Lady Anne Gust Brown, smiles as he talks to reporters outside the old Governor’s Mansion after...

Voters, CalChamber Agree: Support Water Supply/Storage, Rainy Day Fund

California voters this week overwhelmingly passed California Chamber of Commerce-supported Proposition 1, the water bond, and Proposition 2, the rainy day reserve measure. CalChamber President...

Paid Family Leave Waiting Period Waived for Delayed Baby Bonding

My employee took a pregnancy disability leave for three months, and then came back to work as soon as she was released by her...

Pro-Jobs Candidates Gain Victories in November Legislative Races

Business groups scored significant wins Tuesday night in a number of hotly contested and very competitive legislative races from around the state. Candidates from...

Voters Reject Props. 45, 46; OK Prop. 47

California voters agreed with the California Chamber of Commerce in rejecting Propositions 45 and 46, but passed CalChamber-opposed Proposition 47. Proposition 45 would have given...

CalChamber Sick Leave Law Webinar Attracts More Than 820 Attendees

On November 5, 822 people from around the state gathered around their computers and smart devices to watch a California Chamber of Commerce live...

Recent Headlines from HRWatchdog Blog

Following is a sampling of recent entries on the HRWatchdog, the employment law blog from the California Chamber of Commerce. • San Francisco Announces Minimum...

Report: State Water Conservation Rate Declines, Despite Continued Drought

Water conservation efforts in the state leveled off in September after a steady rise since May, according to a new report presented to the...

Harassment Prevention Training to Include New Requirement in 2015

Preventing “abusive conduct” will have to be a component of sexual harassment prevention training courses starting in 2015. Legislation enacted this year (AB 2053) requires...