California Employers: Don’t Forget ‘Time Off to Vote’ Obligations
The general election is November 8. Employers must display a poster describing voting leave requirements at least 10 days before every statewide election.
If an...
Following Latest Round of Negotiations, CalChamber Urges State Congressional Delegation to Support Transatlantic Economic...
The United States remains fully engaged and is as committed as ever to the successful passage of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), said...
CalChamber Issues Vote Record on Major Business Bills 2016
The California Chamber of Commerce has released a report of California legislators’ floor votes for the second year of the 2015-16 legislative session, focusing...
CalChamber Offers Employers Guidelines for Political Communications to Employees
A brochure available online from the California Chamber of Commerce offers employers a concise overview of the do’s and don’ts of communicating with employees...
12 CalChamber Members Make San Diego Area Best Places to Work List
Twelve California Chamber of Commerce member companies were recently selected by the San Diego Business Journal as some of the best places to work...
CalChamber Urges Members to Register to Vote for November Election
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging its members to register to vote for the November 8 General Election before the October 24 deadline.
An...
California Supreme Court Rejects ‘New Project’ Test; State Agencies to Determine If Additional Environmental...
The California Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that subsequent changes to a development project which has already been subject to review under the California...
Small Businesses Eligible for Federal Grant for Trade and Export Initiative
California has received a grant from the federal government to help small businesses boost trade and exports abroad, according to the Governor’s Office of...
New 2017 Exempt Classification Rates
California’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced rate changes for the computer software employee exemption and the licensed physician or surgeon exemption. The new rates take...
Report: California Export Numbers Up In Latest Data
California’s merchandise export trade posted solid year-over-year gains in August, according to a recent trade report by Beacon Economics.
According to a Beacon Economics analysis...
CalChamber Releases Final Status Report on Major Business Bills
The California Chamber of Commerce has published its final status report on the top priority bills for California’s business community, showing the ultimate fate...
Governor Signs Bill Directing Development of Indoor Heat Illness Standard
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has signed a bill directing Cal/OSHA to adopt a regulation to prevent heat illness for indoor workers.
SB 1167 (Mendoza;...
Governor Signs Legislation to Improve Campaign Finance Transparency
“Transparency” may be more than just a buzzword come 2017.
Proposition 54, teed up for the November ballot, would mandate the Legislature enforce a three-day...
Job Creator Bill Supporting Innovation, Entrepreneurship Signed By Governor
On Friday, Governor Edmund G. Brown signed a job creator bill that will direct funding for the University of California (UC) system to support...
Legislative Recap: Hard-Won Gains for Employers in Some Areas Offset by More Costs in...
The California Chamber of Commerce had a mix of wins and losses for the legislative year; stopping dozens of harmful bills and helping to...
Governor Vetoes Job Killer; SB 654 Would Have Imposed Significant Costs on Small Business
SACRAMENTO, CA — The Governor today vetoed SB 654 (Jackson), a CalChamber job killer bill that would have increased costs and burdens on small...
Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Use of Juvenile Criminal History Information
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. this week signed AB 1843 which prohibits employers from inquiring into an applicant’s juvenile convictions or using such convictions...
Governor Vetoes Disincentive to Settle Litigation
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. recently vetoed a former job killer bill that would have prohibited use of release clauses, thereby discouraging parties from...
CalChamber President Issues Statement on Passing of Former Chief Justice Malcolm Lucas
SACRAMENTO, CA — California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg today released the following statement on the passing of former Chief Justice...
Governor Signs Two Job Creator Bills
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed two California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bills yesterday.
SB 936(Hertzberg; D-Van Nuys) encourages creation of small business by...