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.
Task Force Invites Businesses to Revitalize Civic Learning in all K-12 Schools
California businesses throughout the state are invited to learn how they can help K-12 students prepare for success in college, career, civic life, and...
California Governor Toughens Climate-Change Goals
As he was sworn in for a record fourth term, Gov. Jerry Brown charted an ambitious new goal on Monday for California in its...
Economic Shifts: Is California Unfriendly to Business?
Part IV in a series from the PPIC, California—State of Change conference
Employment laws that go beyond targeting wrongdoers help fuel negative impressions of doing...
Economic Shifts: Housing Costs and the Three ‘T’s’
Part III in a series from the PPIC, California—State of Change conference
Housing costs are one barrier to matching people with jobs, California Chamber of...
CalChamber Capitol News Report: Explains Two Significant New Employment Laws for 2015
Today’s CalChamber Capitol News Report highlights two important new laws that employers need to be aware of in 2015: mandatory paid sick leave and...
Economic Shifts: Is Higher Education Calibrated to Meet Workforce Needs?
Part II in a series from the PPIC, California—State of Change conference
Children today don’t get an education about civics, yet capitalism is dependent upon...
Economic Shifts: Is the California Dream Back?
Part I in a series from the PPIC, California—State of Change conference
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg discussed economic shifts during...
EDD Helps Employers to Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet!
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has launched a special Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet℠ webpage featuring employers In Their Own Words –...
Halloween Tips for the Workplace
It’s time for employers to decide what to do about Halloween celebrations at work.
But before deciding that it’s not a holiday worth celebrating, consider...
CalChamber in Court: Court Issues Employer-Friendly Ruling on Sexual Harassment/Franchisor Liability
The California Supreme Court recently ruled that a franchisor can’t be held vicariously liable for unlawful conduct by a franchisee’s employee, where the franchisor exercises no...
CFO of the Year Award: Nonprofit Public Agency – Larry Dicke
CFO of the Year Award: Nonprofit/public agency - Larry Dicke, Executive Vice President/CFO, California Chamber of Commerce
(August 5, 2014) Larry Dicke loves to tell his...
CalChamber Joins Labor Commissioner, Labor to Launch Wage Theft Education Campaign
The California Chamber of Commerce joined California Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su and the California Labor Federation yesterday in announcing the start of a...
CalChamber Urges Action on Immigration Reform
Last week, the House Republican conference released its Standards for Immigration Reform.These principles call for a fix to our nation’s immigration system and acknowledge...