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Trump Tariffs: Some Put on Hold, Others Take Effect This Week

After a flurry of activity over last weekend and into Monday, President Donald Trump put on hold for 30 days the 25% tariffs on...

Trump Tariff Plans Cause Concern, Much Speculation

The new Trump administration promises the most disruptive change in Washington, D.C. ever seen. From the inaugural speech and into the second week of...

Visit LA: Support Local Businesses and Help Region Recover from Wildfires

California’s tourism board is urging tourists to visit Los Angeles County and help support the region’s local businesses and economy. Wildfires have affected certain regions...

How to Deal with Predictive Scheduling and Scheduling Changes

We want to change our non-exempt employee’s schedule for next week. How far in advance do we need to notify the employee of schedule...

2025 Compliance Checklist: Key HR Practices for Employers

In Episode 213 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss key...

CalChamber, Dozens of Local Chambers Bring Together Key Policy, Strategy Leaders to Discuss California’s Top 2025 Legislative Priorities

The California Chamber of Commerce hosted a series of panels on January 22 to discuss the state’s top policy issues and priorities with leading...

State Contracting Insights in Spotlight at Small Business Policy Council

Tips on how small and minority-owned businesses can tackle the process of bidding on contracts with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) were the...

Governor’s Budget Proposal: $322 Billion with No Deficit

Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom presented a balanced $322.3 billion budget without a deficit. His fiscal plan provides for $228.9 billion in general fund spending...

CalChamber Members Step Up to Help Los Angeles Wildfire Victims

Not long after the Los Angeles firestorms blew across the county, leaving behind smoking ruins, California Chamber of Commerce member companies were among the...

Law Now Requires Written Contract for Independent Contractors

Do I need a written contract if I have an independent contractor working for me? In California, the relationship between businesses and independent contractors is...