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Residential Construction: Fall Protection Trigger Height Drops to 6 Feet
Has Cal/OSHA adopted new regulations to protect construction workers from falls on residential construction projects?
The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has adopted revisions to various sections...
New Shipping Fees on Chinese Ships to Begin in 6 Months
In six months, the United States will be increasing fees on Chinese ships based on vessel capacity, as part of the Trump administration’s bid...
Low-Value Imports from China, Hong Kong No Longer Duty-Free
Starting May 2, President Donald Trump ended duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Hong Kong....
Untimely ‘Headless’ PAGA Action Dismissed
In a win for employers, a California court affirmed the dismissal of a “headless” Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) case — actions that do...
Cost Driver Bill Pulled from Committee; Lacks Support
A Cost Driver bill imposing retroactive liability on companies for lawful activities dating back to 1990 was not considered as scheduled this week in...
Health Care Cost Driver Bill Held for Year
This week, the author of a health care bill identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as a Cost Driver that will increase premiums...
‘Furry’ Query Shows Advisability of Formalized Dress Code Definitions
One of our employees is a “furry” and has asked to come in to the office dressed as a furry. Do we have to...
Talk of Tariffs Keeps Global Connections in Spotlight for World Trade Month 2025
As World Trade Month begins, the California Chamber of Commerce is emphasizing its long-held support for a national free trade agenda and the significance...
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...
