News

Ambassador Recaps Trade Pact Highlights, COVID-19 Impact, State Relationship

The following responses to questions posed by the California Chamber of Commerce are from Ambassador Liliana Ferrer Silva, consul general of Mexico in Sacramento.

Chamber: Potential Expansion of Leave Law Would Hurt Businesses Facing Slashed Profits, Income Amid...

By Sarah Downey in Northern California Record A new bill that would make small businesses subject to the same family leave law as large companies...
The Workplace Podcast

COVID-19: Planning for School Closures

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank is joined by employment law experts Bianca Saad...

CCPA Enforcement: Enter the AG

From the Capitol Insider blog: In this blog post, we follow along with Dominique Shelton Leipzig (Perkins Coie) as she moderates the IAPP Keynote, “CCPA...

Panelists Share Insights on Fostering Workplace Diversity, Inclusion; Video Available Now

Fostering diversity and inclusion in the workforce requires strong intention and difficult conversations, Audra Bohannon, senior client partner at Korn Ferry, advises in a...

California Interstate System Ranks Among Highest in Nation for Rate of Congestion, Road/ Bridge...

The rate of congestion, road and bridge deterioration in the California Interstate system is among the highest in the country, according to a report...

More Time to Apply for Paycheck Protection Program Loans

New Deadline: August 8, 2020 Legislation signed by the President last weekend extends the deadline to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to August...

Why Temperature Checks, Doctor’s Note May Be OK for COVID-19

With the current coronavirus pandemic, I have been wondering what I can do to protect my employees in the workplace. May we take the...
The Workplace Podcast

COVID-19: Enforcing Mask Rules at Work

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss ways...

CalChamber Status Update Report on Major Legislation for Business

CalChamber Status Update Report on Major Legislation for Business The following list summarizes top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and their status...

Panel Discussion to Focus on Putting Racial Justice Words Into Action

Update 7/15 - Video Now Live: Panel Discussion to Focus on Putting Racial Justice Words Into Action As part of its ongoing effort to help employers...
The Workplace Podcast

COVID-19 Positive: Employer Obligations

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss what...

Job Killer Bill Establishing New Leave Advances to Assembly

A job killer bill that will overwhelmingly impact small employers and will impose higher costs and additional administrative burdens passed a key legislative hurdle...
The Workplace Podcast

COVID-19: Masks, 6-Foot Rule

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg, and CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank discuss...

Free Webinar, Resources to Help Employers Foster an Inclusive Workplace

Webinar Expired: See Promoting Equality, Diversity and Opportunity in the Workplace for latest information. This is an important time when employers and employees must work together to address...

California’s Face Mask Requirements Can Help Keep Businesses Open

It’s been almost two weeks since the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) required Californians to wear a cloth face mask when outside the home, with...

Signed Budget Package Raises Taxes, Awaits Action by Congress

Governor Gavin Newsom signed 20 bills on Monday that established and implemented the 2020–21 state budget. Even after enacting hundreds of pages of new...
The Workplace Podcast

Tips for Fostering Workplace Diversity

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg and Albertsons Companies Senior Vice President of External Affairs and Chief...

Landmark U.S.-Mexico Canada-Agreement Brings Modernized Rules to Trade on July 1

Long-awaited recognition of the impact of technology on trade in North America will come into force on July 1 when the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement...

Vacation Policy Factors to Consider During COVID-19 Pandemic

A consequence of the prolonged shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders issued as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically reduced travel. As a result,...