Tag: Small Business
COVID-19 Compliance Tax Credit Moves in Senate
Legislation to reimburse employers for the cost of complying with COVID-19 prevention regulations in 2023 and 2024 passed a Senate policy committee this week.
The...
Bill Sets Out-of-State Emissions Reporting Requirements
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that will financially impact small- and medium-sized businesses and create onerous reporting requirements on large businesses passed the...
Senate Committee Rejects Job Creator Bill Improving Labor Law Compliance
A California Chamber of Commerce-sponsored job creator bill that would have improved labor law compliance and helped non-English speaking businesses was rejected by the...
CalChamber Seeks Outstanding Small Business Leaders
The California Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual Small Business Advocate of the Year Award.
The award recognizes small business owners who...
Budget: CalChamber Backs COVID Sick Leave Grants
The California Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Governor’s budget proposal to allocate $250 million for relief grants to help small businesses and nonprofits...
Governor’s Budget Plans for Uncertain Economy
Governor Gavin Newsom presented a balanced budget this week with no new general tax increases. He identified a $22.5 billion “shortfall” between previously expected...
5 New California Labor Laws Employers Should Start Preparing For
In Episode 161 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss five new labor laws...
Years of Discussions Yield Far-Reaching Packaging Deal
A workable compromise on a circular economy policy for California was reached in the final days before the Legislature left for summer recess and...
Authors Share Small Business Success Tips from Self-Made Bosses
In Episode 153 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera and authors Jackie Reses and Lauren Weinberg discuss entrepreneurship and share...
CalSavers Small Business Registration Deadline: June 30
Small businesses with five or more employees that don’t offer a qualified retirement plan have less than a week to register with CalSavers, a...
