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Tiny Religious Figurines and More Recent Labor Law Helpline Questions

In Episode 222 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and Employment Law Subject Matter...

Business Stops Bill Allowing Private Attorneys Into Tax Enforcement

A broad business coalition had an early victory in the California State Senate on April 23, when the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee voted...

Virtual Seminar to Cover Understanding, Managing Leaves of Absence

For the third consecutive year, employees’ leave of absence requests continue to increase, according to AbsenceSoft’s 2025 State of Leave and Accommodations Report, with...

Small Business Council Meeting Focuses on Procurement Opportunities

Procurement opportunities and resources in California were the focus of the second quarter meeting of the CalChamber Small Business Policy Council on April 25. David...

Cost Cutter Energy Bill Clears First Committee

A bill strongly supported by the California Chamber of Commerce as a Cost Cutter that will reduce energy costs for Californians won unanimous support...

Bill Undermining PAGA Reform Passes Senate Committee

Legislation opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce and a large coalition as a Cost Driver that undermines a painstaking negotiation by business and...

Lengthy Restroom Use? Reasonable Accommodation May Be Needed

We have an employee who spends a considerable amount of time every day using the restroom. After she comes back from the restroom, she...

Common Mistakes to Avoid With California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave

In Episode 221 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara cover common mistakes employers...

Tariff Tumult Continues in April

As many as 100 governments around the world have indicated an interest in negotiating tariffs with the Trump administration following the rapid series of...

CalChamber Announces 2025 Affordability Agenda

This week, the California Chamber of Commerce announced its Affordability Agenda, a bold approach to highlight legislation that helps businesses and consumers by cutting...