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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....
CalChamber Offering HR Boot Camp Seminars
The California Chamber of Commerce is helping employers build their HR muscle at several topic-packed training sessions around the state that focus on the...
Assembly Names Committee Leaders
Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) announced her selection of committee chairs for the 2015–16 Regular Session.
She also named Democrats to serve on...
Help Available to Determine Facilities’ Accessibility Compliance
Making sure that a business is accessible to all members of the public, including those with disabilities, can be challenging in California.
One way to...
CalChamber Releases List of New Employment Laws
The California Chamber of Commerce has released a list of new employment laws scheduled to take effect in 2015 or earlier that will have...
