Governor’s Budget Proposal: $322 Billion with No Deficit

Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom presented a balanced $322.3 billion budget without a deficit. His fiscal plan provides for $228.9 billion in general fund spending...

CalChamber Members Step Up to Help Los Angeles Wildfire Victims

Not long after the Los Angeles firestorms blew across the county, leaving behind smoking ruins, California Chamber of Commerce member companies were among the...

Law Now Requires Written Contract for Independent Contractors

Do I need a written contract if I have an independent contractor working for me? In California, the relationship between businesses and independent contractors is...

Wildfires: Key Employer Responsibilities for Worker Health, Pay

In Episode 212 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss the...

California, Canada Leaders Discuss Future of Energy Innovation at CalChamber Lunch

This week, the California Chamber of Commerce and the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco hosted a talk on the ways Canada and...