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December Storms Help, But California Remains in Drought
The December storms added to the Sierra snowpack on which the state depends for about 30% of its water supply, but California remains in...
EY West Coast Leader to Chair CalChamber Board
Kailesh Karavadra, Senior Partner for Ernst & Young LLP, has been elected the 2022 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
“I’m...
CalChamber Board Takes Positions on Initiatives Aiming for 2022 Ballot
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to support two ballot measures and oppose two others that may go before voters...
Minimum Wage Hikes Effective January 1 Include Local Rate Increases
I just heard West Hollywood passed a local minimum wage ordinance. How do local minimum wage ordinances interact with the statewide minimum wage and...
Leadership Transitions at CalChamber Helm
The CalChamber Board of Directors meeting on December 10 marked transitions for both the top volunteer position of board chair and the top staff post. From left are CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera, 2021 CalChamber Chair Donna Lucas of Lucas Public Affairs, 2022 CalChamber Chair Kailesh Karavadra of Ernst & Young LLP; and CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg, who will be retiring at the end of the month after 23 years in charge.
Economy’s Fundamentals Remain Firm; Household/Corporate Balance Sheets Solid
Overview
Economic recoveries and expansions never go as planned. This one is no exception. It has been marred by two major COVID outbreaks, supply shortages,...
HR Tips for Work Holiday Parties
In Episode 139 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and Bianca Saad discuss the workplace rules employers should consider when...
German Consul General Highlights Opportunities for California Businesses
California and Germany have many ongoing cooperative efforts underway already and there are more opportunities to come, German Consul General Oliver Schramm told a...
California Holiday Pay, Time Off Rules
In Episode 140 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and Bianca Saad discuss California holiday wage and hour issues, including...
