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.
14 CalChamber Member Companies Recognized as Best Places to Work in San Diego
Fourteen California Chamber of Commerce member companies were recently selected by the San Diego Business Journal as some of the best places to work...
New 2020 Labor Laws Affecting California Employers
There are a few new and significant 2020 California employment laws that employers need to be aware of, as they may affect daily business...
What to Expect from New Independent Contractor Classification Law; Webinar, Free White Paper Available...
Throughout the year, the California Chamber of Commerce has been covering the developments surrounding the Dynamex Supreme Court decision on independent contractor classification and...
Tourism Sector Up: Visitors Spend Record $140 Billion on Travel in California
For the ninth year in a row, California's travel and tourism economy surged, adding $79 billion to the state's gross domestic product (GDP).
Visit California's...
Roadmap for AB 5: California’s New Worker Classification Law Free White Paper
In September, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 5 (Gonzalez; D-San Diego) — and significantly altered the way California law distinguishes between employees and independent...
Develop Policy on Referrals to Ensure Consistent Practices
Is an employer prohibited from providing a reason for separation when verifying past employment?
No—an employer can provide reasons for separation/termination, but many employers are...
CalChamber Employment Law Experts Review Questions on Minimum Wage Ordinances, Maternity Leave
Last week, the CalChamber's employment law experts joined The Workplace podcast to share the most common questions they are asked concerning medical leaves of...
More Than 200 Professionals Attend CalChamber Symposium; Learn About Top Workplace Issues
More than 200 human resources professionals attended the annual California Chamber of Commerce HR Symposium in Huntington Beach on Friday. The day-long event featured...
CalChamber Employment Law Experts Discuss Most Common Questions Concerning Medical Leaves
The employment law experts at the California Chamber of Commerce field more than 1,600 calls on workplaces issues a month. And that’s on top...
CalChamber Adds New Health Care and Taxation Policy Advocate
Preston R. Young joined the California Chamber of Commerce in October 2019 as a policy advocate, specializing in health care policy and taxation issues.
Young...
CalChamber Vote Record: Major Bills 2019
This report for the first year of the 2019–2020 legislative session focuses on California legislators’ floor votes on California Chamber of Commerce priority bills.
27 CalChamber Member Companies Ranked Among Best Places to Work in Los Angeles
Twenty-seven California Chamber of Commerce member companies were recently highlighted by the Los Angeles Business Journal as some of the best companies to work...
From Clowns to Pigs: Dealing with Unconventional Requests in the Workplace
Accommodating an employee’s medical needs can be complicated—especially when support animals are involved. News outlets throughout the world have covered the array of accommodation...
Labor Agency Undersecretary Knox Joins CalChamber HR Symposium Lineup
Update:
More Than 200 Professionals Attend CalChamber
Symposium; Learn About Top Workplace Issues
November 12, 2019
Spaces are filling up quickly for the California Chamber of Commerce HR...
Measures Employers Should Incorporate to Mitigate Risks Under PAGA
One of the most onerous labor laws employers in California contend with is the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The law, which some have...
Final Status Report on Major Business Bills
The following list summarizes the final status of California Chamber of Commerce priority bills that were sent to the Governor this year.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Hosting an Off-Site Work Event
Off-site work events can help create a more collaborative workforce, but they also come with a range of liability risks. In this episode of...
Labor Agency Secretary to Give Keynote at CalChamber HR Symposium
Update:
More Than 200 Professionals Attend CalChamber
Symposium; Learn About Top Workplace Issues
November 12, 2019
Julie A. Su, the Governor’s Cabinet adviser on labor issues and employment...
Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Investigations Are Required by Law
What are the obligations when an employee steps forward with a sexual harassment complaint? In this episode of The Workplace, investigations expert Lisa Buehler...
CalChamber Files Lawsuit to End Prop. 65 Warnings for Acrylamide
On behalf of its members, the California Chamber of Commerce yesterday filed a lawsuit to stop the multitude of Proposition 65 warnings for the presence...