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Business Legislative Wins and What Employers Can Expect in 2024
In Episode 189 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts sits down with CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman and Chris...
What Employers Should Know About Latest Paid Sick Leave Expansion
In Episode 190 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber employment law expert Ellen Savage discuss what employers need...
$ Billions in Tariff Savings Possible If Congress Renews Trade Program
The California Chamber of Commerce continues to push for congressional reauthorization of a U.S. trade program that has saved companies billions of dollars in...
CalChamber Briefs Local Chambers, Business Allies on Prop. 1 Benefits
The resources that Proposition 1 will unlock to tackle the homelessness issue, as well as the measure’s accountability and local control provisions, were highlighted...
California Finance Director Projects Slow Economic Growth; No New General Tax Increases Planned to Cover Budget Shortfall
California is expected to see slow but steady revenue growth in the 2024–2025 fiscal year, requiring state leaders to cover a $37.8 billion budget...
Job Killer Bills Die Early in New Legislative Year
As the new legislative year began, several job killer bills were laid to rest again following continued strong opposition from the California Chamber of...
U.S. District Court Reaffirms Support for Arbitration Use in Employment
On January 1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit made permanent the preliminary injunction it issued last year prohibiting the state...
When Family Leave Time Ends, Other Protected Leaves May Apply
We have an employee who is currently on California Family Rights Act (CFRA) leave. She will exhaust this leave in one week. She has...
A Multitude of Minimum Wages
California no longer has a minimum wage. Instead, the state has 50 minimum wages, differing depending on where you work or what you do.
California...
Governor Proposes Belt-Tightening Budget Approach with No General Tax Hikes
It’s a problem, but not a crisis.
The state budget proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom would maintain the trajectory of state spending without major disruptions...
