Concerned About Affordability, Voters Oppose New Taxes
Voters are anxious about the cost of living in California. One of the not-so-surprising consequences of this anxiety: they are reluctant to embrace new...
Measures Employers Should Incorporate to Mitigate Risks Under PAGA
One of the most onerous labor laws employers in California contend with is the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The law, which some have...
New CalChamber Survey: Homelessness, Public Safety Top Concerns for California Voters
California voters are anxious.
Reports of steady growth and low unemployment cheer political leaders, but voters are disturbed by decaying public order and an unaffordable...
Final Status Report on Major Business Bills
The following list summarizes the final status of California Chamber of Commerce priority bills that were sent to the Governor this year.
Governor Newsom Signs New 2020 Employment Laws
Sunday, October 13, 2019, was the last day for Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign or veto legislation that the California Legislature passed in...
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Hosting an Off-Site Work Event
Off-site work events can help create a more collaborative workforce, but they also come with a range of liability risks. In this episode of...
CalChamber, Business Leaders Join Lt. Governor in Trade Delegation to Mexico
A delegation of California business and state agencies led by Lieutenant Governor Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis traveled to Mexico City for a trade mission to advance...
Governor Vetoes Bill Inhibiting Direct Democracy
Governor Gavin Newsom this week vetoed a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that would have hindered Californians’ ability to use the direct democracy tools...
Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Investigations Are Required by Law
What are the obligations when an employee steps forward with a sexual harassment complaint? In this episode of The Workplace, investigations expert Lisa Buehler...
CalChamber Files Lawsuit to End Prop. 65 Warnings for Acrylamide
On behalf of its members, the California Chamber of Commerce yesterday filed a lawsuit to stop the multitude of Proposition 65 warnings for the presence...
CalChamber Seeks End to Prop.65 Warnings for Acrylamide: Files Lawsuit Against California Attorney General
SACRAMENTO, CA — On behalf of its members, the California Chamber of Commerce today filed a lawsuit to stop the multitude of Proposition 65...
Poll Shows Dropping Support for Split Roll, Largest Tax Hike in History
Backers of an initiative for the 2020 ballot to increase business property taxes have changed their measure twice since introducing it in 2017. The...
Governor Signs CalChamber-Backed Bill on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will improve accessibility of Greenhouse Gas Fund-eligible projects.
The bill, AB 1237 (Aguiar-Curry;...
Benefit Trends That Keep Employees Engaged at Work
With open enrollment just around the corner, employers may be wondering what types of benefits to offer their employees besides the traditional health and...
California Has One of Worst Lawsuit Climates in Country, Business Survey Shows
California has one of the worst lawsuit climates in the country, affecting companies’ decisions on whether to do business in the state, according to...
Governor Signs CalChamber-Sponsored Bill Helping Small Businesses
A California Chamber of Commerce-sponsored bill to help protect businesses from predatory lawsuits has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
California Economy Continues Growing; Some Declines Due to Ongoing Trade Wars
Fact Versus Fiction
While still savoring the fact that the U.S. economy is in the midst of a record-breaking expansion, attention has suddenly shifted to...
Ageism in the Workplace: Prevent Liability by Focusing on Abilities, Not Age
In today’s modern workforce, it’s not uncommon to find employees from a number of generations in a single company. In this episode of The...
CalChamber, Coalition Raise Concerns Over Efforts to Impose a Sales Tax on Services
A broad coalition that includes the California Chamber of Commerce, small businesses, and taxpayers yesterday announced the formation of the California Tax and Budget...
New Employee Classification Test Signed into Law
Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday signed legislation placing in law the test for determining when a worker is an independent contract as outlined in a...