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Local Workforce Development and Economic Mobility Have Extensive Community College Underpinnings
Through diverse and innovative workforce development programs and initiatives, California Community Colleges are directly shaping the future of the state’s workforce by addressing industry...
CalChamber, U.S., State, Local Chambers Urge Support for Digital Trade Rules
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined the U.S. Chamber and more than 150 state and local chambers from 45 states in urging the...
Get Ready: New Workplace Violence Prevention Standards Begin July 1
Beginning July 1, 2024, nearly all California employers must comply with the state’s general industry workplace violence prevention standards — and CalChamber’s free Workplace...
Job Killer Placing Language to Stop Development in Calif. Constitution Stopped; Job Killer Tag...
A job killer proposal to place no-growth language in the state Constitution that will in effect stop development has been stopped for the year....
Wanted: CalChamber Members to Support Small Business Interests
Small businesses are the heartbeat of the California economy, driving innovation and creating millions of jobs. Recognizing the vital role these businesses play, the...
California Local Minimum Wage Increases Starting July 1, 2024
Instead of the beginning of the year, several California cities and counties implement their local minimum wage rate increases on July 1. California employers...
CalChamber Recommendations for California’s Climate General Obligation Bond
The California Chamber of Commerce recently submitted recommendations for changes to a potential general obligation bond measure being considered by the California Legislature that...
Upcoming Webinar to Explain California’s New Indoor Heat Workplace Standard
CalChamber employment law experts will break down what employers need to know about California’s new indoor heat workplace standards in a live webinar on...
California Litigation Trends and How to Safeguard Against Them
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara discuss litigation trends and...
Trillion-Dollar Tech and Innovation Sector Key to California Economic Success
Technology and innovation are key drivers of economic development in California, creating well-paid jobs throughout the state and producing an outsized proportion of tax...
72% of California Voters Support Reforming California’s Lawsuit-First PAGA System
Seventy-two percent of California voters support reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) to provide California regulators with increased authority to enforce employee labor...
CalChamber-Supported Bills Still Moving in Legislature
Proposals still moving in the Legislature include a number of California Chamber of Commerce-supported bills that will help small businesses and others with matters...
New Initiative Simplifies Contracting, Boosts Procurement Opportunities for Small Businesses
The California Chamber of Commerce, in a collaborative effort with the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and the Northern California Small Business Development Center,...
Key 2024 Court Cases Affecting Employers
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss three recent...
Public-Private Partnership Makes Difference in Launch of EV Truck Charging Depot
A new electric vehicle (EV) truck charging depot launched in May in Los Angeles is the product of an innovative public-private partnership between Prologis,...
Job Killer Bills Miss Key Deadline, 1 Job Killer Amended Down
Three of the five remaining California Chamber of Commerce Job Killer bills missed Friday’s deadline to pass the house in which they were introduced.
Although...
Ellen Savage Reflects on 30-Year Career as Labor Law Expert
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts interviews former CalChamber employment law expert Ellen Savage to revisit memorable...
Remember to Protect Outdoor Workers From Heat Illness
As June approaches and temperatures in some areas of California creep into the 90s and even surpass 100 degrees, employers must take appropriate steps...
Update on California Indoor Heat Regulations
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Policy Advocate Robert Moutrie discuss the newest developments in...
CalChamber Seeks Delay, Adjustments to Climate Emissions Reporting
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of organizations are asking for a delay in the rulemaking for the climate emissions reporting mandated...