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Naseem Moeel Joins CalChamber as VP of Corporate Relations

Naseem Moeel joined the California Chamber of Commerce in January 2025 as vice president of corporate relations, dedicated to working with CalChamber members to...

Factors to Consider When Employee Asks to Extend Family Leave

We have more than one employee who have requested extensions of their family leave (for various reasons). Do we have to grant these extensions,...

2025 CalChamber Issues Guide Posted on Web

The California Chamber of Commerce 2025 Business Issues and Legislative Guide is available now on the CalChamber website at www.calchamber.com/businessissues. The issues guide highlights how...

Workplace Raids and I-9 Audits: What Employers Need to Know

In Episode 214 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and immigration law experts Greg Berk and Andrew Desposito discuss employer...

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...