Tag: CalChamber in Court
Appeals Court Reverses Landmark Decision on State Teacher Tenure, Dismissal Laws
The California Second District Court of Appeals has overturned a landmark lower court ruling that had challenged teacher tenure and dismissal laws.
On April 14,...
Alameda Court Ruling Favors Business Community
In a favorable ruling for the California Chamber of Commerce and the broader business community, an Alameda Superior Court judge has denied an environmental...
State High Court Rules on Suitable Seating
The California Supreme Court this week issued a long-awaited decision on the issue of when an employer must provide “suitable seats” to an employee.
The...
U.S. High Court Upholds Citizen Redistricting
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of Arizona citizens’ decision to have congressional district lines drawn by an independent redistricting commission rather...
CalChamber Welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Arizona Redistricting Case
The California Chamber of Commerce today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, et al.
“Today’s decision...
Air Board Asks Courts to Create New Tax
In a landmark case before the Third District Court of Appeal, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) recently argued for creation of an unprecedented...
Don’t Make One Employer Liable for Another’s Misclassification
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a “friend of the court” brief arguing for the application of the plain meaning of the California...
CalChamber Urges State High Court to Review Independent Contractor Test
The California Chamber of Commerce has filed a letter brief with the California Supreme Court urging it to review and decide what test should...
On-Call Rest Periods Are Lawful, Appellate Court Rules
In a victory for California businesses, the 2nd District Court of Appeal has ruled in an unpublished opinion that on-call rest periods are lawful.
2nd...
CalChamber in Court: Court Issues Employer-Friendly Ruling on Sexual Harassment/Franchisor Liability
The California Supreme Court ruled on August 28 that a franchisor can’t be held vicariously liable for unlawful conduct by a franchisee’s employee, where...
