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.
New Website Launched for PAGA Reform Initiative
(Website relocated. Visit https://cafairpay.com to contribute and FixPAGA to learn more about the need to fix PAGA and sign up for campaign updates.)
A new...
Job Killer Bills Moving in Legislature
A few CalChamber-identified Job Killer bills, including AB 1400 (Kalra, Lee and Santiago), creating a single payer health care system, are on the move...
Labor Law Proposals to Keep an Eye On
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss four current state legislative...
Calif. Finance Director Says Budget Windfall Gives State Opportunity to Invest in Its Future
California’s revenues and economic conditions have continued to improve, enabling the state to address some of its greatest threats, such as climate change, the...
CalChamber Tags AB 1400 and ACA 11 as First 2022 Job Killer Bills
The California Chamber of Commerce has tagged AB 1400 (Kalra, Lee and Santiago) and ACA 11 (Kalra and Lee) as its first Job Killer bills of 2022. The...
COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules Update
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Robert Moutrie give an update on the...
CalChamber Announces New Chief of Staff for Policy
The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that Ben Golombek will join the organization January 17, 2022 as Executive Vice President and Chief of...
EY West Coast Leader to Chair CalChamber Board
Kailesh Karavadra, Senior Partner for Ernst & Young LLP, has been elected the 2022 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
“I’m hopeful,...
CalChamber Board Opposes Dialysis Clinic Requirements Initiative
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to oppose the California Dialysis Clinic Requirements Initiative, which would require dialysis clinics to...
California Holiday Pay, Time Off Rules
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and Bianca Saad discuss California holiday wage and hour issues, including...
CalChamber Board Votes to Support the Ballot Measure Transparency Act
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is supporting the Ballot Measure Transparency Act of 2022, which proposes to amend the Constitution and...
CalChamber Board Votes to Oppose Tax Cut and Housing Affordability Act
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted last Friday to oppose The Tax Cut and Housing Affordability Act of 2022, which proposes...
CalChamber Board Endorses California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to support the California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act, a reform initiative that...
HR Tips for Work Holiday Parties
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and Bianca Saad discuss the workplace rules employers should consider when...
New Labor Laws Employers Will See in 2022
With the new year just around the corner, it’s important for California employers to look over and prepare now for the new labor laws...
Memorable Calls from the Helpline
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber HR Adviser Ellen Savage discuss unique workplace issues that...
Stories from the Labor Law Helpline
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber HR Adviser Ellen Savage discuss unique workplace issues that...
Questions From the Labor Law Helpline
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber HR Adviser Ellen Savage discuss some of the employment...
Governor’s Actions Aim to Tackle Port Congestion
Easing port congestion was the focus of an executive order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom last week and a federal partnership announced this week.
The executive...
California, U.S. Open to Foreign Travelers Starting Nov. 8
California’s tourism industry is anxiously awaiting the day when international travelers will be able to again visit the United States. And that day will...