New Report Finds Progress Toward California Groundwater Sustainability, but Drought Poses Challenge
As the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) approaches its 10th anniversary, California is making progress towards implementation—but the 2020–22 drought shows that much work...
Age-Related Litigation, Challenges in Today’s Workplace
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss age-related litigation...
Trade Update – July 16, 2024
International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook Forecast Report: Update, Remarks by President Biden in Address to the Nation, The 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, Celebrating Two Years of Progress in National Strategy to Reenergize U.S. Travel and Tourism, Export with Confidence: Tools and Opportunities for California Businesses
CalChamber-Sponsored AI Literacy Bill Awaits Action in Senate
Legislation sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce to foster artificial intelligence (AI) instruction in California schools awaits action in the California Senate when...
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 Urges Renewal of Cost-Saving Trade Preference Program
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a nationwide coalition that is urging swift passage of legislation to renew the Generalized System of Preferences...
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...
Trade Update – July 9, 2024
Britain’s Labour Party has won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament, French Elections 2024 And Their Impact On Macron And Beyond, NATO leaders are descending on Washington, Here's what to know, US Treasury Department Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Implementation of Outbound Investment: 5 Key Takeaways
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...
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...
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.
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Job Killer Bill SB 1327 Still Moving as Legislative Summer Recess Begins
A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that taxes digital advertising revenue remains active as legislators wrap up their final hearings today and...
Trade Update – July 2, 2024
Azores Delegation Visits CalChamber for Portuguese Heritage Month, CalChamber Urges Renewal of Cost-Saving Trade Preference Program, Export-Import Bank of the United States Releases 2023 Competitiveness Report, Governor Newsom signs PAGA reform, This Mexican Port Is Angling to Be a Nearshoring Gateway
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...
CalChamber Urges Renewal of Cost-Saving Trade Preference Program
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a nationwide coalition that is urging swift passage of legislation to renew the Generalized System of Preferences...
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...
US Supreme Court Ruling Allows Cities to Restrict Public Camping
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned a lower court’s decision which held that enforcing criminal restrictions on public camping violates the cruel and...
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 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...