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Zero-Emissions Vehicle Conversions Rebate Aims to Spur In-State Production of New Parts

A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that will benefit the environment and create jobs in California passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee...

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

This article is a part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability...

Update on Harmful Proposals as Legislature Heads for Summer Break

In Episode 179 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Helpline manager and employment law counsel Matthew Roberts and Chris Micheli, of Aprea & Micheli, give...

Mid-Year Mandatory Labor Law Poster Update

California employers are required to post 18 separate state and federal employment notices in each business location and jobsite where employees can easily see...

SB 553 Impact Touches Every Industry in California

With this week’s amendments and the upcoming hearing in the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee, it’s worth taking another look at SB 553 (Cortese;...

CalChamber Joins Coalition Supporting Resilient Tourism Economy in LA Area

The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a broad, diverse coalition supporting a resilient tourism economy in the Los Angeles Area. The Alliance for Economic...

Bereavement Leave for Complex Family Relationships

My employee wants to use California’s new bereavement leave after the death of the father of her child — with whom she lived but...

End of Federal COVID-19 Emergency Spawns Guidance Updates

On May 15, 2023, following the end of the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its long-running...

CalChamber, Japan Business Leaders Discuss Importance of Continued Relationship as Key Trade/Investment Partners

The continuing interdependence of California and Japan was highlighted last week at the 22nd annual meeting between the California Chamber of Commerce and Japan...

Community College Baccalaureate Programs Feed Regional Workforce

The Baccalaureate Degree Programs at California Community Colleges have been a catalyst of economic and regional development since their inception in 2014. The focused baccalaureate...