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Absence Due to Workers’ Comp Injury May Qualify for Family Leave
I have an employee who was injured at work, and his doctor put him on leave for the next three months. The employee filed...
Economic Recovery, Job Growth Faster than Previous Recessions; Inflation Robust
This Time Is Different
When conducting monetary policy, the Federal Reserve has two goals: keep inflation low and stable, and ensure maximum employment.
For most of...
Innovation Drives Ireland-California Collaborations in Many Fields
Ireland’s relationship with the United States and especially California is driven by innovation, Consul General Marcella Smyth told a California Chamber of Commerce audience...
Canadian Consul General visits CalChamber
Post-pandemic return-to-work policies, energy resources, climate change and trade issues were among the topics of discussion when a team from the Canadian Consulate General...
In Memoriam: Former CalChamber Chair Tom Stickel
Tom C. Stickel, 2002 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, passed away March 6 at the age of 71.
Flexible Work Schedule Bill Gets Support from Chambers
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition including numerous local chambers of commerce are supporting legislation that allows for an employee-selected flexible work...
New Federal Law Prohibits Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment, Assault Claims
Last week, President Joe Biden signed legislation making pre-dispute arbitration agreements and class action waivers invalid and unenforceable for claims of sexual harassment or...
