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International Issues May Advance in Post-Election Congressional Session

Following Election Day, Congress is expected to be in session (118th Congress, 2nd session) through December 19 (except Thanksgiving week) for a “lame duck”...

California’s Hydrogen Economy: Paving a Path Toward Net-Zero

The demand for a hydrogen economy is here, promising to generate substantial economic impacts by creating jobs, driving innovation, and further positioning the Golden State as a global leader in net-zero technology. Leading this charge is the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), the nation’s first hydrogen hub.

Understanding California’s PAGA Reforms

In Episode 208 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss the recent guidance...

New Hospitality Leader Award Named for CalChamber Board Member

A company dedicated to elevating the future of foodservice and hospitality has named its new leadership award for longtime CalChamber Board member Ted Balestreri,...

Balance Cost Concerns with Achieving Climate Goals

Businesses and consumers could face higher fuel costs from proposed changes to the longstanding state Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, the California Chamber...

Flawed Premise Undermines Case for More Regulation of Markets

Is the California free market sufficiently competitive, or should the Legislature and courts make new rules governing the state’s $4 trillion economy? This complex...

Inappropriate Remarks No Reason Not to Investigate Harassment Claim

An employee has filed a sexual harassment complaint; however, her co-workers have noted that she herself makes a lot of lewd jokes and uses...

Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform: State Industrial Relations Dept. Publishes FAQs

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recently published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and its recent reforms,...

DisneylandForward Project Set to Invest $1.9B in Community, Infrastructure, Jobs

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

CalChamber Celebrates Contributions of Women-Owned Small Businesses

As National Women’s Small Business Month came to a close on October 31, the California Chamber of Commerce took a moment to reflect on...