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Conduct Workplace Investigations with Confidence
An employee has made a complaint, alleging that a manager has continually asked her out after work and is now retaliating against her for...
Pending Automated Decision-Making Systems Legislation, Regulations
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss recent...
Updated Plan for Bay-Delta System Balances Needs of State Water Users
The latest draft plan for managing the Bay-Delta system continues to include a California Chamber of Commerce-supported option that balances the diverse needs of...
Keeping Up with Mid-Year Employment Law Updates
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad, CalChamber Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment Matthew Roberts...
Report Concludes AB 566 Threatens California’s Economy, Consumers, and Small Businesses
A recent report by Capitol Matrix Consulting, commissioned by the California Chamber of Commerce, concludes that Assembly Bill 566 (AB 566) poses a significant...
CalChamber Continues Push to Make Rule Workable
Workplace Violence Prevention Standard
In comments submitted recently to Cal/OSHA, a coalition led by the California Chamber of Commerce continues its ongoing effort to make...
CalChamber Names New Policy Advocate for Health Care, Taxation
Last week, Alexis Rodriguez joined the California Chamber of Commerce as a policy advocate specializing in health care and taxation issues.
She joined the CalChamber...
Clearing Common Misconceptions About Workplace Violence Prevention Standards
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene...
CalChamber Disappointed by Automated Decision-Making Technology Regulations
The California Chamber of Commerce voiced disappointment last week after the California Privacy Protection Agency approved sweeping regulations covering the use of automated decision-making...
Governor Signs Cost Cutter Film Tax Credit Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill to help grow and retain jobs in one of California’s signature industries has been signed into law.
AB 1138...
CEQA Relief for Housing in Budget Trailer Bills
A package of budget-related bills that include changes to how environmental laws are applied to some types of housing in urban areas was signed...
CalChamber ‘Rate Realities’ Campaign Highlights Drivers Behind Electricity Costs
Report Shows Nearly 37% of Electric Bills Go to Mandates, Not Delivery
Last week, the California Chamber of Commerce launched its “Rate Realities” campaign to...
How to Prepare Your Workplace, Employees for Workplace Immigration Enforcement
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, Sheppard Mullins Partner Greg Berk and Sheppard Mullins Special Counsel Andrew...
California’s Budget for 2025–26: What’s In, What’s Out
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a series of bills to enact the state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, a $321...
New CalChamber Web Page Offers Employer Immigration Law Resources
To help employers, the California Chamber of Commerce has put together a web page with links to federal, state and CalChamber resources about immigration...
Foundation Co-Hosts Briefing on Complexities of Insurance Crisis
Insurance and risk management basics and the factors contributing to the insurance crisis were the focus of a briefing for legislators and staff members...
CalChamber Priority Labor/Employment Bills Set for Hearing Today
California Chamber of Commerce priority legislation scheduled to be considered today includes the following bills on the agenda of the Senate Labor, Public Employment...
Assembly Labor Committee to Consider CalChamber Priority Bills
Among California Chamber of Commerce priority bills scheduled to be considered by the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee tomorrow are the following:
SB 7 (McNerney;...
CalChamber Analysis: Up to $1 Billion in Costs from Legislation to Limit Workplace Automation...
California business owners could be saddled with more than $1 billion in new costs under state legislation seeking sweeping regulation of so-called “automation decision...
California Labor Commissioner Issues Immigration Compliance Reminders
The California Labor Commissioner recently reminded California employers about California’s immigration laws and protections, highlighting that they protect every worker in the state —...