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Industry Opposition Causes Agency to Restart Prop. 65 Warning Proposal
A regulatory proposal to upend how businesses present Proposition 65 warnings has been dropped by the state agency in charge so it can come...
May Budget Revise Focuses on Use of Record Surplus
The strong economic performance by key California industry sectors and entrepreneurs was reflected last week in the upward revision of the state’s general revenues...
CalChamber Backs Effort to Keep Child Care Available to Workers
This week the California Chamber of Commerce joined a bipartisan group of legislators, labor and child advocacy organizations to voice strong support for legislation...
A Look at Drug Testing, Privacy Rights and Last Chance Agreements
My employee provided a doctor’s note for recent time off that included information that he was out due to “cocaine poisoning.” With this information,...
California Approaches Driest Year Yet; Help Conserve Water with These Steps
California is on the cusp of the worst drought in its history. Today, more than 95% of the state is in “severe drought,” and...
McWong International: Leader in Manufacturing, Lighting, Innovation
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...
Extending CalCompetes Incentive Program Key to Job Growth, Statewide Investments
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered the deepest recession since the Great Depression. But just as the economic toll was steep, so is our economic recovery.
Much...
California Minimum Wage Projected to Increase to $15.50
On May 12, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California’s minimum wage is projected to increase to $15.50 per hour for all employers, regardless of...
Economic Impact Study Estimates Job Losses
Economic growth and job creation are essential to California’s success. Every year, the California Chamber of Commerce identifies the legislation that will hinder job...
CalChamber Hiring Checklist Makes Onboarding Easy
In Episode 151 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment Vice President Bianca Saad and CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts share highlights...
