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Study Finds Job Killer Health Care Pay Bill Increases Costs $8B/Year

An economic analysis released last week found that a health care industry wage increase proposal would increase costs for public and private health care...

Reporting Time Pay: When It’s Owed Depends on Circumstances

My employee showed up for her shift in the wrong safety equipment, then later went home sick after clocking in for 30 minutes. Do...

Five 2023 Legislative Proposals Having Negative Impact on California Employers

In Episode 174 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss five troubling employment law...

Nurturing a Culture of Wellness Helps Employees, Business Thrive

In Episode 175 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CREtelligent Chief Experience Officer Tobi Lutz discuss how employers can...

Statewide Poll Shows 76% of Voters Support Delta Conveyance Project

This week, Californians for Water Security released results of a recent statewide poll showing that voters across all regions, political parties and major demographics...

Bills Threaten to Destabilize State’s Water Rights System

Four bills that threaten to destabilize California’s water rights system and revoke rights upon which communities have relied for decades are moving in the...

CalChamber Signs Equal Pay Pledge, Offers White Paper on Equal Pay Laws

The California Chamber of Commerce this week signed California’s Equal Pay Pledge, underscoring its commitment to and endorsement of efforts to close the gender...

Steps to Follow When Providing Lactation Accommodation to Employee

One of my employees is returning from pregnancy leave and is asking for lactation accommodations. What must we do to accommodate this employee? Both federal...

Ironstone Vineyards Carves Place for State on World Stage with Dedication, Passion

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...

Engaging in Global Market Key to Keeping US, California Economies Strong, Growing

In a post-pandemic era, the world’s economic outlook is full of mixed messages. The World Trade Organization (WTO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank...