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.
Compliance During Emergency Conditions
The Workplace Podcast: Compliance During Emergency Conditions
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts sits down with CalChamber Labor...
CalChamber to Host MCLE Course on PAGA Landscape
On January 31, 2023, at 10 a.m., a virtual MCLE course hosted by the California Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with the Stop Small Business...
Kern Energy: A ‘Small but Mighty’ Powerhouse of Innovation
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...
Compliance Tips for 2023
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber’s vice president of employment law, Bianca Saad, discuss the...
Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis Redesignated as the Governor’s Top Trade Representative
On Friday, December 30, Governor Gavin Newsom redesignated Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis as his top representative to advance California’s economic interests abroad. Lieutenant Governor...
The Wonderful Company Announces $1 Million+ in Community Grants to Central Valley Nonprofits, Schools
SchoSchooThe Wonderful Company, a member of the California Chamber of Commerce, has announced that 31 nonprofit organizations in California's Central Valley will receive in...
Succession Planning Helps Businesses Prepare for Long-Term Survival
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts is joined by best-selling author and recruiting expert Rikka Brandon to...
Local Minimum Wage Increases January 1, 2023
Many California cities will ring in 2023 by increasing their local minimum wage rates. Employers should confirm what cities their employees work in to...
CalChamber Names New Corporate Counsel
Nicole Wasylkiw has joined the California Chamber of Commerce executive team to provide legal advice and guidance on all legal and nonemployment matters affecting...
Eight Employment Notices Have Updates for January 1, 2023
In California, every business is required to post not only the Wage Order(s) that apply to its operation and the Minimum Wage Order where...
Colds, Flus, RSV: What Can California Employers Do?
After COVID-19 dominated our lives for the last few years, other highly contagious respiratory illnesses — like colds, flus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)...
CalChamber, 400 Groups Urge Immediate Action to Avert Rail Strike
The California Chamber of Commerce and more than 400 other organizations are urging Congress to take action in the face of a looming rail...
Best Practices for Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts, and diversity and inclusion consultant Jonathan Mayes discuss best practices for...
2023 Employment Law Updates Seminar Dates Released; Sign Up Today
California's legislative session in 2022 was quite active and Governor Gavin Newsom signed numerous bills into law that will have a broad impact on...
CalChamber Welcomes New Policy Advocate on Energy Issues
Brady Van Engelen has joined the California Chamber of Commerce as a policy advocate specializing in energy issues. He also leads CalChamber advocacy on...
Eligible Employers: Sign Up for CalSavers Now to Avoid Penalties
Employers with five or more employees in California are required to sponsor a retirement plan or sign up their workers for CalSavers, the system...
Recruiting Best Practices for a Post-COVID-19 Job Landscape
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and best-selling author and recruiting expert Rikka Brandon discuss hiring best...
CalChamber’s California Privacy Rights Act Webinar to Prepare Employers for New Rules
Starting January 1, 2023, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) will fully take effect, bringing employment-related information under the privacy rules.
The law does not...
Election Day Is Tomorrow; Polls Open at 7 a.m.
California's General Election will be held tomorrow, with polls opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m.
Registered voters in California were sent a...
Fall Back! Daylight Saving Time (DST) Ends This Weekend
Don’t forget to set your clocks back Saturday night for an extra hour of sleep! Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends at 2 AM on...