Public Affairs / Politics

The Workplace Podcast

Update on Key Bills Affecting California Employers

The California Legislature has one final month to pass bills to the Governor before going on recess for the rest of the year. In this...

Future of State Privacy Act Uncertain as Reasonable Cleanup Bills Thwarted

Sure, California was the first state in the nation to pass a massive privacy bill, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).  But how can...
The Workplace Podcast

Revenue Boost Calls Into Question Motivation for New Taxes; A Conversation with Dan Walters

In this episode of The Workplace, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg discusses California’s revenue surge and continued calls for new taxes with longtime...
California State Capitol Dome

Major Issues Still Pending at Legislative Summer Break

When legislators began their summer recess last week, the ultimate outcome on many priority business issues remained uncertain.

5 Job Killer Bills Still Active as Legislature Departs for Summer Break

Five job killer bills that will significantly increase costs for California businesses continued to move through the legislative process as lawmakers headed home for...

Workers Are Changing. California Legislature Must Face That Reality

Labor protections are meant to address certain situations where there is an imbalance in control between the employer and employee. But when the workers...
The Workplace Podcast

New Podcast: Stalled and Moving Employment Law Proposals in the Current Legislative Cycle

A number of bills that would have hindered employers in the state have been stopped for the year, but a few others remain. In...

For Uber and Lyft Drivers, Reclassification Means Less Flexibility

Last week, an op-ed appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle discussing the fact that executives from Uber and Lyft have come together to address...
Loren Kaye

California’s Private Economy Serves State Budget Bounty

Right on schedule, the California Legislature approved a $213 billion state budget – roughly twice the size of the budget adopted a decade ago...

CalChamber Issues Statement on Approval of State Budget

SACRAMENTO, CA — California Chamber of Commerce President Allan Zaremberg today issued the following statement on passage of the California State Budget: “The $213 billion...

Employers Can Help Improve the Skills Gap

California employers face major workforce challenges, especially a skills gap as high school-aged students enter the workforce without the tools necessary to succeed. One strategy...
Job Creators

Job Creator Bills Move on for Consideration by Second House

Five bills the California Chamber of Commerce has identified as job creators have passed the legislative house in which they were introduced. The proposals...

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...

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...

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...

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 .
2019-SBYA-Winners

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...
The Workplace Podcast

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...