Californians Rely on Our Judiciary to Ensure and Protect Access to Justice
“Separation of powers,” “judicial independence” and “rule of law” are abstract concepts with important implications. At an abstract level, most Americans cannot identify with...
California Supreme Court Answers ‘One Day’s Rest in Seven’ Questions
Under California law, employees are entitled to “one day’s rest in seven.” But what, exactly, does that mean?
On May 8, the California Supreme Court...
Global Trade Yields Economic Advances
As the new administration and 115th Congress get to work, the California Chamber of Commerce is communicating its international trade priorities and support for...
CalChamber Files Appeal in California Chamber of Commerce v. California Air Resources Board
SACRAMENTO, CA — CalChamber today petitioned the California Supreme Court to review the decision by the Third District Court of Appeal in California Chamber...
CalChamber Outlines Best Way to Meet California Emissions Reduction Goal
Well-Designed Cap-and-Trade Program with Robust Cost Containment
An economy-wide cap-and-trade system will be the least costly and least disruptive approach to meeting the state’s ambitious...
Trade Report: Impressive Run Continues for California Exports
California’s exporters solidified a strong first quarter with impressive gains in March, according to a recent Beacon Economics trade report.
According to Beacon Economics’ analysis of...
CalChamber Adds Gender Tax Bill to Job Killer List
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today added AB 1576 (Levine; D-San Rafael) to its job killer list. AB 1576 (Levine) proposes...
Workers’ Comp Ruling Reaffirms 2004 Reforms
Genetic Causes May Be Apportioned
A recent decision by the 3rd District Court of Appeal helps define how factors outside the workplace are to be...
Multiple Mexico-California Connections in Spotlight at Luncheon
The many ways in which California and Mexico gain economic strength from their trade and investment connections were highlighted at an international trade luncheon...
Job Creator Falls Short in Senate Policy Committee
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator to enable employers to rely on compliance advice from the Labor Commissioner failed to win needed support...
Potential Hit to Gasoline Supplies Held in Committee
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that jeopardizes the production of California-based fuel stalled in its first policy committee this week when...
California, Chile Continue to Build Up Growing Trade/Investment Relationship
Aspects of the growing trade and investment relationship between Chile and the United States, as well as California, were discussion topics at the annual...
CalChamber Defends Arbitration; Seeks High Court Review of Key Case
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision that threatens to disrupt existing arbitration agreements and erode...
CalChamber Releases 2017 Job Killer List
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today released its annual list of job killer bills to call attention to the negative impact...
Job Creator Bill Passes Assembly Education Committee
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported education bill aiming to increase the pool of skilled workers unanimously passed the Assembly Higher Education Committee this week.
AB...
Thirteen CalChamber Members Creating Jobs with Help from Tax Credit
Thirteen 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...
Dinner Celebrates U.S.-China Trade Relations
A dinner hosted by Chinese Consul General, Ambassador Luo Linquan last week celebrated recent trade talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi...
31 CalChamber Member Firms Make 2017 World’s Most Ethical Companies List
Thirty-one California Chamber of Commerce member firms are among the 124 named as the 2017 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute.
The institute,...
Indoor Heat Illness: Coalition Criticizes Draft Rule as Too Complex, Burdensome
A coalition of employer groups led by the California Chamber of Commerce recently detailed its objections to a draft regulation to prevent heat illness in...
Trade Report: California Exports Continue Robust Growth
California’s merchandise export trade had an exceptionally strong showing in February, although merchandise imports pulled back in the latest numbers, according to a recent...