CalChamber Board Votes to Oppose No Blank Checks Initiative
Contact: Denise Davis
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to oppose the “No Blank...
United States, Cuba Restore Diplomatic Relations
After 54 years, the United States and Cuba yesterday restored full diplomatic relations following the Cold War. The California Chamber of Commerce is hopeful...
Four Job Creator Bills Still Moving
Four job creator bills are still alive following the July 17 deadline for bills to pass policy committees and move to the floor.
The California...
Job Killer Update: 10 Bills Still Alive Following Policy Committee Deadline
As of today, the deadline for bills to pass policy committees and move to the floor, seven Senate job killer bills and two Assembly...
Costly Employee Retention Mandate Job Killer Bill Headed to Governor
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that denies employers the basic choice of whom to hire has passed the Legislature and is...
Rx for Paid Sick Leave: Amendments Effective Immediately
On July 13, the Legislature passed “clean up” amendments to the paid sick leave law – the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014....
Climate Change Job Killer Bills Carry Huge Economic Risks
Two job killer bills dealing with climate change that defy common sense and ignore economic realities are set to be heard in the Assembly...
New Job Creator Bill Moves; Seeks to Limit Frivolous, Costly Litigation
A recently amended bill identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as a job creator that aims to limit frivolous, costly litigation unanimously passed...
Governor Signs Job Creator Bill Speeding Roadway Repair/Maintenance
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that expedites and reduces costs for roadway repair and maintenance projects was signed by Governor Edmund...
Assembly Policy Committee Moves Job Killer Bill; May Increase Fuel Cost
SB 350 (de León; D-Los Angeles) potentially increases costs and burdens on all Californians by mandating an arbitrary and unrealistic reduction of petroleum...
CalChamber Calls on Congressional Delegation to Reauthorize Ex-Im Bank
As Congress reconvenes on Tuesday, July 7, the California Chamber of Commerce is asking the state’s representatives to support reauthorizing the U.S. Export-Import Bank,...
Clarifying California’s Sick Leave Law: Employers Must Have Policy in Place to Cap Sick...
In the midst of much misinformation and confusion, yesterday, July 1, marked the day California employers were required to begin providing paid sick leave...
Clarifying California’s Sick Leave Law: Employers Must Have Policy in Place to Cap Sick...
Contact: Denise Davis
SACRAMENTO, CA — In the midst of much misinformation and confusion, July 1, 2015 marks the day California employers will be required...
Independent Redistricting Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court; CalChamber Welcomes Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday upheld the constitutionality of Arizona citizens’ decision to have congressional district lines drawn by an independent redistricting commission rather...
President Signs CalChamber-Supported Trade Bills
U.S. President Barack Obama yesterday signed California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation that renews the authority for the President and/or U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate...
What Happens If You Don’t Have a Written Paid Sick Leave Policy?
Beginning July 1, California employers will be required to begin providing paid sick leave benefits to their eligible employees.
We often hear the question: Do...
CalChamber Welcomes United States Supreme Court Decision in Arizona Redistricting Case
Contact: Denise Davis
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent...
Gender Equity Pay Bill Moves with CalChamber-Backed Changes
California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation that seeks to eliminate pay disparity based on gender won approval from an Assembly policy committee this week.
SB 358...
U.S. Senate Passes CalChamber-Supported Trade Bill
The U.S. Senate agreed with the California Chamber of Commerce, voting 60-38 to pass Trade Promotion Authority yesterday. The measure renews the authority for...
Costly Employee Retention Mandate in Senate Labor Committee Today
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that denies employers the basic choice of whom to hire will be considered by the Senate...