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.
Update on Key Bills Affecting California Employers
The California Legislature has one final month to pass bills to the Governor before going on recess for the rest of the year.
In this...
Governor Forms Council to Examine Economic, Social Impacts of Higher Education in California
On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the formation of an 11-member Council for Post-Secondary Education that will serve as an “independent consultative resource to...
Deadline to Apply for Citizens Redistricting Commission Extended to August 19
Californians now have more time to apply to help shape California's future by serving on the next Citizens Redistricting Commission. Citizens will now have...
Revenue Boost Calls Into Question Motivation for New Taxes; A Conversation with Dan Walters
In this episode of The Workplace, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg discusses California’s revenue surge and continued calls for new taxes with longtime...
Air Quality Event Preparedness: Groups Seek Input
Three organizations have teamed up to conduct a survey of how organizations, both public and private, are planning / preparing for and responding to...
Emergency Wildfire Smoke Protection Regulation Now In Effect—What Employers Need to Know
Employers in California are now required to protect their employees from potential harm created by wildfire smoke, following approval of an emergency regulation by...
Ninth Circuit Decides to Not Go Back to the Future, Depublishes Vasquez Decision
The Dynamex saga is back for a sequel. In a brief yet temporary win for employers, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals depublished its...
Disaster Preparedness in the Workplace – It’s More Than Duck and Cover
Recent earthquakes in California have highlighted the fact that employers must be prepared for emergencies and natural disasters. In this week’s episode of The...
CalChamber Expands Legal Affairs Team with Additional Employment Law Experts
In the past year, the California Chamber of Commerce has added three new employment law experts to its legal affairs team to help explain...
Registration Opens for CalChamber Fall Public Affairs Conference
The California Chamber of Commerce has begun accepting registrations for the Public Affairs Conference this fall.
Major Issues Still Pending at Legislative Summer Break
When legislators began their summer recess last week, the ultimate outcome on many priority business issues remained uncertain.
Vaccination Controversy Highlights Wellness Issues in the Workplace
While employers cannot require their employees to get vaccinated, there are many proactive steps they can take to ensure wellness and safety in the...
5 Job Killer Bills Still Active as Legislature Departs for Summer Break
Five job killer bills that will significantly increase costs for California businesses continued to move through the legislative process as lawmakers headed home for...
California Backs Effort to Boost Utilities During Wildfires
California lawmakers approved a multibillion-dollar plan Thursday to shore up the state's biggest electric utilities in the face of catastrophic wildfires and claims for...
Keep Your Workplace Running Smoothly During Summer Vacations
Hotter temperatures and no school for the kids means many employees are using up their vacation time. In fact, nearly six in 10 workers...
Renewed Talk about Sales Tax on Services Raises Concerns for California Business
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the state budget with a $21 billion surplus, but expressed his support for a new sales tax on services in...
Rideshare and On-Demand Delivery Drivers Rally at State Capitol Today; LA Times Endorses Dynamex...
Hundreds of rideshare and on-demand delivery drivers are scheduled to rally at the State Capitol at 12:30 p.m. today to urge the Legislature to...
What Not to Wear – To Work
It’s summertime in California and that means flip flops, shorts, and tank tops. Unfortunately, when the weather heats up, employees can be tempted to...
New Podcast: Stalled and Moving Employment Law Proposals in the Current Legislative Cycle
A number of bills that would have hindered employers in the state have been stopped for the year, but a few others remain. In...
CalSavers Retirement Savings Program Registration to Begin July 1
In 2016, the California Legislature passed a bill that laid the foundation for a state-run retirement plan, and in 2018, the final governing regulations were adopted....