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News and analysis on the legislation, court decisions, and regulations affecting California employers, from the California Chamber of Commerce.
News and analysis on the legislation, court decisions, and regulations affecting California employers, from the California Chamber of Commerce.
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Sweeping changes to the screening requirements for visitors to the United States from certain countries could have a chilling effect on travel and communities that rely on tourism spending, the California Chamber of Commerce pointed out in a letter last week to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Last week, the California Law Revision Commission approved recommended legislative language to significantly amend the state’s antitrust law and create a new Single Firm Conduct policy.
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has updated its pay data reporting resources. Covered employers should start thinking about their annual pay data reports — due May 13, 2026 — and take note of some changes to this year’s report.
State water officials last week announced a slight increase in water they expect to deliver to homes, businesses and farms this year but warned that dry weather could shape future allocation updates.
Legislation that failed to pass the house in which it was introduced last year had one last chance this month to continue moving.
The California Foundation for Commerce & Education (CFCE) announced last week the creation of the CalCEO Council, a new advisory group comprised of experienced business leaders using data-driven insights and real-world experience to offer achievable public policy proposals that will strengthen the state’s economy.
Reduced water availability ultimately affects jobs, economic activity and food supplies outside the area short of water, according to a study completed last year for the nation’s largest agricultural water district.
Following a meeting this week, representatives for the United States and Mexico reported “substantial progress” in their talks about bilateral trade relations and the upcoming joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA).
A California Chamber of Commerce- opposed Cost Driver bill passed the Assembly Health Committee this week despite warnings that it would hinder the affordability of health insurance for everyone.
The California Founation for Commerce & Education (CFCE), in partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Livermore Lab Foundation (LLF) this week released an educational brief on the relationship between AI and California, designed to provide state lawmakers with science-based context as they consider AI policy decisions.
Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a $348.9 billion state budget for 2026–27, balanced without new taxes.
Businesses, schools, hospitals, community centers, places of worship and a host of other entities across the state could face huge new costs if legislation now pending in the Assembly is adopted.