Oh, What a Relief It Isn’t – AB 5 and the B2B Exemption
The new law governing independent contracting, AB 5, includes what can be described as a business-to-business (B2B) exemption. But a close examination of the...
Two Job Killers Imposing Targeted Taxes Stalled
Two California Chamber of Commerce job killer carryover bills imposing new taxes have stalled in the Senate, the house in which they were introduced...
State Holding Employment Status Seminars Statewide
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has scheduled free seminars throughout the state on AB 5 and the ABC test for classifying workers.
AB 5...
CalChamber Alert – January 10, 2020
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USMCA Passes Senate, Awaits President Trump’s Signature
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) passed the U.S. Senate this morning and the deal is now awaiting President Donald J. Trump’s signature.
California Senator Dianne Feinstein...
USMCA Passes Senate, Awaits President Trump’s Signature
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) passed the U.S. Senate this morning and the deal is now awaiting President Donald J. Trump’s signature.
California Senator Dianne Feinstein...
HR Experts Recap New State Lactation Accommodation Rules
California's new lactation accommodation law, effective Jan. 1, 2020, affects a broad spectrum of California employers. In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber...
California Economy Remains Strong; Finance Director Outlines Investment Objectives in Governor’s Budget
California is now into the 11th year of the U.S. economic recovery and all of the state’s economic vitals continue to be strong, state...
Legislative Analyst to California: Rely More on the Most Cost-Effective GHG Reduction Strategies
The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO), the California Legislature’s non-partisan fiscal and policy advisor, released its annual report on California’s climate policies, recommending that “n...
CalChamber Renews Fight Against Five Job Killer Bills
Legislators Moving Forward with Previously Stalled Proposals
The California Chamber of Commerce today announced it is continuing the battle against five job killer bills that...
CalChamber Renews Fight Against Five Job Killer Bills
Legislators Moving Forward with Previously Stalled Proposals
The California Chamber of Commerce today announced it is continuing the battle against five job killer bills that...
State Begins Year with Good Sierra Snowpack
The first manual snow survey of the year on January 2 showed a a healthy snowpack of 33.5 inches, according to the California Department...
Finance Director to Cover Details of California Budget Proposal at CalChamber Luncheon
California Finance Director Keely Martin Bosler is scheduled to explain details of the Governor's budget proposal for 2020-2021 at a California Chamber of Commerce...
What to Do When Your HR Recommendations Are Ignored, Dismissed
Human resources professionals often have some of the most difficult conversations in the workplace. Whether they need to mediate workplace conflict or craft policies...
Court to Consider Permanent Injunction on Arbitration Law; Prop. 65 Acrylamide Lawsuit Pending
On Friday, U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller is expected to hear arguments on whether to permanently stop a new California law banning arbitration agreements...
Governor Newsom Pushes Single-Payer Health Care Agenda Forward…Kind of
During Governor Newsom’s successful gubernatorial election run, he lauded the single-payer health care model. While the concept has garnered red-hot attention amongst Democratic Presidential...
Impact California Helps Users Engage, Stay Informed on Key Legislation Affecting Business
The California Legislature reconvenes today, marking the beginning of what is expected to be another busy year at the Capitol. Ready to help you...
Sign Up Now: Employment Law Seminars Provide Expert Analysis, Clear Explanations of New Laws,...
Of the 1,042 bills that reached Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk this past fall, 870 were signed into law — many of which affect workplace...
AB 51 Litigation Update: Court Grants CalChamber’s Request for Temporary Restraining Order
A federal judge on Monday issued a temporary restraining order to prevent AB 51 from going into effect on January 1. A hearing for...
Temporary Restraining Order Granted Against AB 51
Today, in a lawsuit filed by CalChamber and a business coalition challenging the constitutionality of AB 51, District Court Judge Kimberly Mueller granted a...