CalChamber
The California Chamber of Commerce is the largest, broad-based business advocate to government in California, working at the state and federal levels to influence government actions affecting all California business. As a not-for-profit, we leverage our front-line knowledge of laws and regulations to provide affordable and easy-to-use compliance products and services.
California Legislature Reconvenes for New Legislative Session
The California Legislature returns today for the start of the 2-year legislative session.
Joining the Legislature for the first time are 29 newly elected Senators and...
Voters Align with CalChamber on Multiple Ballot Measures
The California Chamber of Commerce and California voters agreed in supporting four November ballot measures and opposing three, according to this week’s unofficial vote...
The People’s Voice: Annual Poll Outlines Priorities for New Legislature
Some key takeaways from this year’s CalChamber poll, The People’s Voice 2024, include the fact that California voters want more focus on growing jobs...
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Harassment Prevention Training Deadline Approaching? CalChamber’s New Live, Virtual Training Can Help
California employers with five or more employees must provide one hour of harassment prevention training to nonsupervisory employees and two hours of training to...
Voters Reject Prop 32 to Raise Minimum Wage
For the first time, a plurality of California voters have rejected a statewide minimum wage increase, reflecting heightened concerns about the affordability of everyday...
Free 2025 Labor and Employment Laws White Paper Now Available
Employers are still catching their breath after an incredibly busy year, including California’s new workplace violence prevention laws, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform, indoor heat illness...
CalChamber Public Affairs Conference Day 2: Looks Back at Elections, Ahead on Hot Issues
Reviewing the past to gain understanding of the future was a recurring theme in presentations on the second day of the CalChamber Public Affairs...
CalChamber Public Affairs Conference Opens
A sell-out crowd gathered in Anaheim yesterday for the opening day of the CalChamber Public Affairs Conference, an annual event providing attendees a chance...
Trade Update – November 12, 2024
2024 Presidential Transition Updates, California Election Results, International Issues May Advance in Post-Election Congressional Session, Trump’s Cabinet: Here Are His Picks And Finalists For White House Roles—Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio And More, Okonjo-Iweala is unchallenged for second term as WTO chief, Business Plan in Eurasia/Turkiye/China: Call for Interest, Montreal dockworkers’ union rejects offer; lockout begins
What California’s AI Proposed Rules Mean for Employers
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss regulations on the...
California’s Hydrogen Economy: Paving a Path Towards Net-Zero
This article is part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability to...
Trade Update – November 5, 2024
California Secretary of State Election Information, Proposed Constitutional Reform in Mexican Power Sector, US shippers avoid East Coast ports on risk of second strike, Labor strikes shut down operations at Canada's container ports from East to West Coast, with U.S. trade left in limbo, Save the Date: U.S.-China Commission to Release Annual Report to Congress on November 19, 2024, Annual Report to Congress, Readout of the 9th United States – Egypt Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council Meeting, Canada posts higher-than-expected trade deficit in September on lower prices, US, Taiwan to begin talks on double taxation deal, says Treasury Dept
Understanding California’s PAGA Reforms
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss the recent guidance...
Election Quick Guide: CalChamber Positions on California Ballot Measures
California's November election is tomorrow, and voters will be faced with choices that will not only impact the U.S. presidency but also lead to...
CalChamber’s 2025 Employment Law Updates In-Person, Virtual Seminars
Register now for CalChamber’s popular 2025 Employment Law Updates seminars! This year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed more than 1,200 bills, including many...
CalChamber Celebrates Contributions of Women-Owned Small Businesses
As October comes to a close, we celebrate the final day of National Women’s Small Business Month, taking a moment to reflect on the...
Trade Update – October 29, 2024
Survey: Californians Recognize Importance of Global Connections, Joint Statement Regarding Resumption of ILA-USMX Negotiations, Readout of Ambassador Tai's Bilateral Meetings at the G20 Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting, Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Holds Meetings with Global Delegations During IMF-World Bank Week to Discuss EXIM Financing Opportunities, IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast, Warns of Increasing Risks, World Economic Outlook, October 2024: Policy Pivot, Rising Threats
Essential Workplace Cybersecurity Training Now Available
The California Chamber of Commerce is offering an online training program that will help improve employers’ understanding and awareness of cybersecurity practices, helping to...
California’s Voting Leave Requirements for Employers
The next general election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 — and employers need to make sure they comply with California’s voting leave requirements. Employers...