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.
CalChamber Asks Governor to Veto Bill Creating Costly New Protected Class of Employees
The California Chamber of Commerce has asked the Governor to veto a job killer bill that will be especially costly for small businesses to...
CalChamber Asks Governor to Veto Bill That Undermines Arbitration
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the Governor to veto SB 365, a job killer bill that severely restricts the use of arbitration...
CalChamber Urges Governor to Veto Job Killer Bill Imposing Onerous Return to Work Mandate
A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that removes business’ flexibility and autonomy over hiring is awaiting action by the Governor.
The CalChamber is...
CalChamber Requests Veto of Bill That Creates New Private Right of Action on Grocery...
The California Chamber of Commerce is requesting the Governor veto a job killer bill that creates a new private right of action against and...
CalChamber Urges Veto on Job Killer Bill That Disproportionally Affects Small Business
A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that will impose significant costs on all California businesses by increasing the number of paid sick...
Key Employment Law Bills Awaiting Gubernatorial Action, Part 2
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, employment law expert Matthew Roberts and Chris Micheli, partner with Aprea & Micheli, Inc., join up again...
California Legislature Passes Bills on Discrimination in Employment, Paid Sick Leave Expansion, Reproductive-Related Bereavement...
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, employment law expert Matthew Roberts and Chris Micheli, adjunct professor at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge...
End of Session Update: 6 CalChamber Job Killer Bills Head to Governor
California legislators yesterday approved six bills designated by the California Chamber of Commerce as job killers, which will increase labor costs and create more...
Proposed California Constitutional Amendment Tips Balance Against Voters on Tax Ballot Measures
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that amends the California Constitution to limit the ability of voters to reduce taxes faces a critical vote in...
Senate Passes CalChamber Job Killer Bill That Creates Broad Protected Class, Exposes Employers to...
The California Senate yesterday approved a California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that creates a broad “family caregiver status” under the Fair Employment...
Governor Orders California Agencies to Study AI Uses, Risks
Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday signed an executive order to study the development, use, and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) technology throughout California, and to...
CalChamber-Supported Bills Will Help Provide Much-Needed Care for Severely Mentally Ill Californians
The California Chamber of Commerce is supporting a legislative package that proposes to transform California’s behavioral health care system and provide the resources needed...
California Governor Signs Executive Order to Help Prepare Students, Workers for High-Paying Careers
California Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday signed an executive order launching a new career education effort to prepare students and adults for the workforce of...
7 CalChamber Job Killer Bills Face Key Legislative Deadline Tomorrow
Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the CalChamber is opposed to AB 853 (Maienschein; D-San Diego). The CalChamber is neutral on...
Coalition Urges Rejection of Air District Proposal to Cap Cargo at LA, Long Beach...
Proposed Rule Will Hurt California Jobs, Emission Reduction Goals
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is considering a detrimental rule that would limit...
How a Recent National Labor Relations Board Ruling Affects Workplace Rules, Employee Handbooks
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and James Ward discuss the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling...
Remote Workers Moving Out of State, School-Related Leaves a Top Concern for Employers Calling...
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and Ellen Savage discuss some of the latest labor and employment...
Job Killer Bill Banning Employer Speech Stopped for the Year; Other Worrisome Bills Stall...
Effective opposition led by the California Chamber of Commerce has stopped SB 399, a job killer bill that stifles employer speech, from advancing this...
Key Bills to Be Heard This Week as Legislators Reconvene From Summer Recess
With the summer recess over, California legislators returned to the Capitol today with a month to act on more than 900 bills.
Senate and Assembly...
Foreign Direct Investment in California Bouncing Back Despite Global Crises
California gained 271 foreign-owned enterprises last year after years of losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent report.
In 2022, an estimated...