What&#x27;s happening in CalChamber Advocacy — right now

We have an employee who is requesting a leave of absence to care for her adult daughter who has a serious health condition due to her pregnancy. She meets all other eligibility criteria, but does caring for her adult daughter qualify the employee to utilize both the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave of absence?

October 9, 2026

CalChamber Final Status Report on Major Legislation for Business

A recap of the final status of CalChamber priority bills at the end of the 2026 legislative session.

October 9, 2026

CalChamber Hosts Local Chamber Leaders for Inaugural Policy/Workforce Summit

The inaugural Policy and Workforce Summit brought local chambers together to strengthen public policy advocacy, workforce development, and collaboration across California. CalChamber highlights the event's role in supporting local chambers and advancing a unified voice for business.

October 8, 2026

Fighting to Lower Costs: Success for CalChamber's Affordability Agenda in 2026

The 2026 Affordability Agenda delivered strong results for California's business community with almost all legislation tagged as a "Cost Driver" failing to become law.

October 7, 2026

Trade Update – October 6, 2026

19th Anniversary Edition - Weekly International News Highlights

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October 6, 2026

CalChamber Issues Statement on Signing of AB 1776

The California Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom signing Assembly Bill 1776, legislation to update the state’s antitrust law:

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September 30, 2026

Trade Update – September 22, 2026

81st Session United Nations General Assembly

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September 22, 2026

CalChamber Board Announces Positions on November Ballot Measures

The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors last week released a comprehensive list of positions on measures appearing on the Nov. 3, 2026 statewide ballot.

CalChamber to Launch Redesigned Website

On Sept. 30, the California Chamber of Commerce will launch a rebuilt website with redesigned experiences for Advocacy and HRCalifornia audiences.

Panelists Provide Varied Perspectives on California Health Care

US/California Economic Relations with Taiwan Remain Strong at Pivotal Time

Trade and investment ties between the United States, California and Taiwan remain strong and the economic outlook continues to improve, according to a senior Taiwanese diplomat.