Policy Briefings

Policy Briefings

We know 2022 is going to be filled with important policy discussions. In order to prepare for this, the California Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a series of virtual policy briefings to discuss some of the big topics we anticipate this legislative session. The briefings provide useful background and insights on the complex subjects covered.

Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Workplace Safety Issues and What Employers Expect Heading into 2022

(March 4, 2022) Moderated by Robert Moutrie, CalChamber Workplace Safety policy advocate.

Since the pandemic hit California in approximately March 2020, employers have invested extensive time, effort, and resources into ensuring their workplaces are safe for their employees and consumers. Now, almost two years later, California’s approach to workplace safety has evolved considerably, moving from wide shutdowns to tentative openings, and now shifting toward an endemic approach to COVID-19.

Speakers

Robert Moutrie, CalChamber Workplace Safety policy advocate

Anthony Melo, Director of Global Quality and Safety for Blue Diamond Growers

Chip Maxson, President & COO, Sacramento River Cats

Dhruv Patel, President & COO, Ridgemont Hospitality

COVID-19 in the Workplace: Regulatory and Legal Update: Vaccine Mandates, Mask Mandates, Cal/OSHA Regulations and Paid Sick Leave

(February 25, 2022) Presented by Ashley Hoffman, CalChamber Labor Law policy advocate, and Robert Moutrie, CalChamber Workplace Safety policy advocate.

Slides

Speakers

Ashley Hoffman, CalChamber Labor Law policy advocate

Robert Moutrie, CalChamber Workplace Safety policy advocate

How the Research & Development Tax Credit Drives California’s Economy

(February 18, 2022) Moderated by Preston Young, CalChamber policy advocate.

Slides & Reference

Speakers & Topics

Matt Horton and Aaron Melaas from the Milken Institute on How the Research & Development Tax Credit Drives California’s Economy.

Conrad Davis, CPA from Crowe, LLP on Pressure Points and Relief for California Businesses

California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): Employee Data and Business-to-Business (B2B) Exemptions

(February 10, 2022) Moderated by Ashley Hoffman, CalChamber policy advocate.

Slides

Speaker

Ronak Daylami, Senior Counsel, Nielsen Merksamer

Advancing California Recycling

(February 3, 2022) Moderated by Adam Regele, CalChamber policy advocate.

Slides

Speakers

Rachel Wagoner, Director, CalRecycle

David Allaway, Senior Policy Analyst, Department of Environmental Quality (Oregon)

2021 Policy Briefings