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.
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...
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...
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...
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....
Regulations May Require Employers to Monitor Air Quality/Provide Respirators
New regulations for safety in the workplace are in motion as Cal/OSHA looks to protect employees from detrimental effects of working near or around...
CalChamber Podcast Focuses on Meals and Breaks at the Office
Although California’s meal and rest break rules are intended to give hourly employees time to take breaks during their shifts, problems can arise if...
Employers Can Help Improve the Skills Gap
California employers face major workforce challenges, especially a skills gap as high school-aged students enter the workforce without the tools necessary to succeed.
One strategy...
Remember to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
In preparation for this week's projected high heat temperatures throughout inland areas of California, the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) is reminding employers...
Los Angeles Voters Decisively Reject Parcel Tax That Would Have Raised $500 Million Annually...
Setting back efforts to restore Los Angeles Unified to financial health, voters have decisively rejected a tax on real estate which would have raised...
CalChamber Podcast Discusses Employee Misclassification
There are so many different types of workers: hourly employees, managers, supervisors, exempt employees, and independent contractors. But how do you classify each one...
CalChamber #RespectWorks Campaign Continues to Build Support for Harassment-Free Workplaces
A new HR tip posted online this week as part of the CalChamber #RespectWorks campaign underscores the importance of preventing harassment in the workplace.
The...
Record Economic Expansion Near; Housing Costs Dampen State’s Dynamism
U.S. Outlook
Better Than Expected, But Not as Good as It Looks
The stock market sell-off that began at the end of 2018, combined with certain...
California Assembly Passes Gig Work Bill, Limiting Contractor Status
The Assembly on Wednesday passed “gig work” legislation that could send seismic changes across California’s employment landscape if passed by the Senate and signed...
New CalChamber Podcast Discusses “Ghosting” in the Workplace
As employers are finding it harder and harder to fill positions, a new problem that is arising is job abandonment and applicants disappearing in...