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CalChamber Podcast Discusses Employee Misclassification

There are so many different types of workers: hourly employees, managers, supervisors, exempt employees, and independent contractors. But how do you classify each one...

CalChamber #RespectWorks Campaign Continues to Build Support for Harassment-Free Workplaces

A new HR tip posted online this week as part of the CalChamber #RespectWorks campaign underscores the importance of preventing harassment in the workplace. The...

Record Economic Expansion Near; Housing Costs Dampen State’s Dynamism

U.S. Outlook Better Than Expected, But Not as Good as It Looks The stock market sell-off that began at the end of 2018, combined with certain...

Opposition Stops Some Job Killers; Others Amended

Opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and allied groups has stopped a number of job killer bills in recent weeks while amendments have...
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California Assembly Passes Gig Work Bill, Limiting Contractor Status

The Assembly on Wednesday passed “gig work” legislation that could send seismic changes across California’s employment landscape if passed by the Senate and signed...
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New CalChamber Podcast Discusses “Ghosting” in the Workplace

As employers are finding it harder and harder to fill positions, a new problem that is arising is job abandonment and applicants disappearing in...

Importance of Tourism, Trade, and Other State Issues Take Center Stage at International Forum

California’s top issues, including tourism’s impact on the state, and federal initiatives to facilitate Indo-Pacific trade took center stage at the California Chamber of...

State Legislators Will Pass or Kill These Bills This Week

The California Legislature faces key decisions this week, including trying to reign in police use of force, prevent rent spikes, and alter labor laws...

Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha at the 94th Annual Host Breakfast

(May 23, 2019) Medal of Honor Recipient, Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha, spoke at the 94th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast.

Solving California Challenges Requires Collaboration – Grace Evans Cherashore at Sacramento Host Breakfast

Collaboration is the key to finding solutions to the tough challenges facing the state, California Chamber of Commerce Chair Grace Evans Cherashore told attendees...

Grace Evans Cherashore at 94th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast

(May 23, 2019) Remarks by Grace Evans Cherashore, chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Executive Chairwoman of Evans Hotels,...

California Governor Gavin Newsom Remarks at the 94th Annual Host Breakfast

(May 23, 2019) Remarks by Governor Gavin Newsom at the 94th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast. See more at http://www.calchamber.com/summit .
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Two Receive CalChamber Small Business Advocate of the Year Award

The California Chamber of Commerce honored business executives from Corona and Canoga Park yesterday with its 2019 Small Business Advocate of the Year Award, recognizing...
2019-SBYA-Winners

Two Receive CalChamber Small Business Advocate of the Year Award

SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce honored business executives from Corona and Canoga Park today with its 2019 Small Business Advocate of...
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CalChamber Podcast: Go-Go Economy Fuels Record State Budget Surplus

Thanks to the hard work of employers and businesses, the state has seen excellent growth and is flush with revenue. On this episode of The...

Job Killer Update: CalChamber Identifies Three Additional Bills

SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today added three more bills to its Job Killer list. The new additions to the list are: AB...

Strong California Economy, Jobs Depend on Worldwide Free Trade, Investment

With trade being a top tier national issue, the California Chamber of Commerce continues to communicate its international trade priorities to secure a national...

Job Creator Fostering Technological Innovation Wins OK from Assembly Fiscal Committee

A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that encourages technological innovation is awaiting action by the Assembly after passing that house’s fiscal committee...

Job Killers Held in Legislative Fiscal Committees

Strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and its pro-jobs allies prevented four job killer bills from advancing beyond legislative fiscal committees yesterday. The...

12 Job Killer Bills Await Action by Legislative Fiscal Committees

The fate of 12 bills identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as job killers depends on decisions today by fiscal committees in the...