Advocacy Alerts

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed proposal that dictates store staffing and operations could raise business operating costs by at least $497.1 million annually, according to a recent economic analysis.

Months of negotiations between a coalition of business partners, labor and legislative leaders, convened by the Governor’s office, culminated this week in the passage of legislation to reform the lawsuit-first Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) system.

The negotiated legislative agreement that reforms the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) includes major wins for employers and employees while saving the business community an expensive campaign and ballot fight.

Through diverse and innovative workforce development programs and initiatives, California Community Colleges are directly shaping the future of the state’s workforce by addressing industry needs, bridging skill gaps and providing students with practical training and opportunities for economic advancement and career success.

Although the June 4 deadline has passed, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) urges required employers who haven’t yet submitted and certified their mandatory EEO-1 Component 1 report to do so as soon as possible — and no later than 8 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

The California Chamber of Commerce and the Fix PAGA coalition, representing non-profits, social justice advocates, family farmers, health care providers and businesses, are supporting legislation to reform California’s broken Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).

Legislation that slows broadband deployment is being opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce and associations committed to preventing digital discrimination of access to internet services.

The California Chamber of Commerce has joined the U.S. Chamber and more than 150 state and local chambers from 45 states in urging the Biden administration to reverse course and support the strong digital trade rules approved by Congress in past trade agreements.

Below is a sampling of news coverage on this week’s PAGA reform agreement:

The California Chamber of Commerce recently submitted recommendations for changes to a potential general obligation bond measure being considered by the California Legislature that would finance infrastructure to mitigate and address impacts from a warmer and more volatile climate.

The California Chamber of Commerce and Japan business leaders explored subjects of mutual interest this week during a working luncheon in Sacramento.

Legislation sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce to make permanent the small employer family leave mediation program continues to move.