CalChamber Fighting Unlimited Access to Employer Documents
A California Chamber of Commerce opposed bill that allows organizations unaffiliated with the employer to access an undefined and potentially unlimited scope of employer...
Trade Report: California Exports Edge Up in Latest Numbers
California exporters recorded modest overall success in June, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report.
According to Beacon Economics’ analysis of U.S. trade statistics...
Private Attorneys Target California Businesses for Public Nuisance Claims
Government entities’ use of contingency fee arrangements with private attorneys to pursue public nuisance claims against companies has been a growing concern for California...
State High Court Says Regional Entity Has Discretion in Environmental Analysis
In a narrowly drafted ruling, the California Supreme Court upheld a regional government body’s discretion regarding the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions analysis it included...
CalChamber Reports on Status of Major Business Bills at Summer Recess
Numerous business priorities remain to be considered when legislators reconvene after their summer recess, according to the California Chamber of Commerce summary of the...
CalChamber-Supported WaterFix Gains Critical State Approval
The California Chamber of Commerce-supported California WaterFix project has achieved the next crucial milestone on the road to securing the state’s future water supplies.
The...
Governor to Sign CalChamber-Supported Cap-and-Trade Program Extension
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today will sign AB 398 (E. Garcia; D-Coachella), which will extend the cap-and-trade program, providing the least costly path...
CalChamber Urges Quick Renegotiation of Trade Agreements to Help Economy
The California Chamber of Commerce has urged the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to be committed to a quick and efficient renegotiation...
CalChamber: State Proposed National Origin Regulations Too Broad
Regulations proposed by a state council to dictate how national origin is to be treated in the workplace are too broad and unsupported by...
Cap-and-Trade Deal Also Cut Taxes
As part of a comprehensive, bipartisan solution implementing the state’s ambitious climate change goals, the legislation that extended the cap-and-trade program also included several...
Legislature Approves Cap-and-Trade Extension
With strong support from the California Chamber of Commerce and the business community, the Legislature yesterday approved AB 398 (E. Garcia; D-Coachella), which will...
Legislature to Vote Today on Extending Cap-and-Trade Program
CalChamber Issues Call to Action
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses to contact their legislators to express strong support for AB 398 (E....
CalChamber Supports Legislation Extending Cap-and-Trade Program
The California Chamber of Commerce is asking legislators to approve AB 398 (E. Garcia; D-Coachella), which will extend California’s cap-and-trade program and provide the...
CalChamber Announces Position on Cap and Trade Legislation
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today announced its support position on AB 398 (E. Garcia; D-Coachella).
“The balanced, well-designed cap and trade program...
CalChamber-Supported Bill Promotes Greater Transparency in Proposition 65 Case
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that promotes fairness and transparency in lawsuits brought under Proposition 65 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee this week.
Specifically, AB...
CalChamber-Led Coalition: Revised Indoor Heat Illness Draft Too Burdensome for Businesses
A coalition of employer groups led by the California Chamber of Commerce continues to argue that a Cal/OSHA proposed draft indoor heat illness rule...
Future of Cap and Trade Requires 2/3 Vote Approval
The California Supreme Court recently declined to review the 2-1 split decision by the Appellate Court, which ruled that California’s current cap-and-trade auction is not a tax requiring...
Assembly Policy Committee Passes Bill Enhancing Labor Commissioner Authority
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that allows the Labor Commissioner to seek injunctive relief before completing an investigation and determining retaliation has occurred...
Nine CalChamber Members Creating Jobs with Help from Tax Credit
Nine California Chamber of Commerce member companies have been selected by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) as recipients of the...
Federal Court: Current Drug Use Not Protected Under Disabilities Act
A recent federal court decision is a good reminder that applicants or employees who currently use illegal drugs or marijuana or abuse alcohol are not protected...