Human Resources / Health and Safety

Job Killer Bill Chilling Employer Speech Awaits Action in Assembly

A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that chills employer speech on certain matters, including unionization, awaits action in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The...
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California Paid Family Leave Grants Up to $2K Available to Eligible Businesses

Small businesses in California that have at least one employee utilizing Paid Family Leave (PFL) on or after June 1, 2024 may be eligible...

CalChamber Webinar to Break Down New PAGA Reform Requirements

Next Thursday, July 18, CalChamber's employment law experts will explain in a live webinar the recent changes made to California’s Private Attorneys General Act...

CalChamber PAGA Wage & Hour Compliance Toolkit on Sale Now

To help businesses comply with the newly enacted Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform legislation, the California Chamber of Commerce has put together a...

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Chevron: What It Means for Employers

On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Chevron, USA Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, a case that, for nearly four decades, mandated...
The Workplace Podcast

PAGA Reform Explained: Key Takeaways for Employers

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior...
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CalChamber-Sponsored Family Leave Mediation Bill Heads to Governor

Legislation sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce to make permanent the small employer family leave mediation program is headed to the Governor. AB 2011...

CalChamber Releases Statement Following Governor’s Signature on PAGA Reform Bills

The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday released the following statement after Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform...
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CalChamber Releases Statement Following Governor’s Signature on PAGA Reform Bills

The California Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement after Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform...

Legislature Approves Bills Reforming PAGA System

Negotiations Improve Process for Workers, Employers Months of negotiations between a coalition of business partners, labor and legislative leaders, convened by the Governor’s office, culminated...
CalChamber Advocacy

CalChamber Applauds Passage of PAGA Reform Measures; Bills Head to Governor’s Desk

The California Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement after passage of two measures—SB 92 (Umberg; D-Santa Ana) and AB 2288 (Kalra; D-San...
Fix PAGA

PAGA Reform Moves Forward; Floor Votes Scheduled Thursday

https://youtu.be/M8-enqCWC3A The two legislative bills encompassing agreed upon reforms to California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) were voted out of their respective committees yesterday. The...

Quick Overview of Agreement to Reform PAGA

 The California Chamber of Commerce has released a new video podcast discussing the recently announced agreement reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). In this...
Fix PAGA

Agreement Reached to Reform Private Attorneys General Act to Create a Better, Fairer System...

The California Chamber of Commerce and the Fix PAGA coalition, representing non-profits, social justice advocates, family farmers, health care providers and businesses, are supporting...

Get Ready: New Workplace Violence Prevention Standards Begin July 1

Beginning July 1, 2024, nearly all California employers must comply with the state’s general industry workplace violence prevention standards — and CalChamber’s free Workplace...
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California Local Minimum Wage Increases Starting July 1, 2024

Instead of the beginning of the year, several California cities and counties implement their local minimum wage rate increases on July 1. California employers...

Upcoming Webinar to Explain California’s New Indoor Heat Workplace Standard

CalChamber employment law experts will break down what employers need to know about California’s new indoor heat workplace standards in a live webinar on...
The Workplace Podcast

California Litigation Trends and How to Safeguard Against Them

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara discuss litigation trends and...
Fix PAGA

72% of California Voters Support Reforming California’s Lawsuit-First PAGA System

Seventy-two percent of California voters support reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) to provide California regulators with increased authority to enforce employee labor...
The Workplace Podcast

Key 2024 Court Cases Affecting Employers

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss three recent...