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The People’s Voice: State Voters Pessimistic About Living in California

California voters have grown more anxious and pessimistic about living in California over the past decade, according to findings from the California Chamber of...

Free 2025 Labor and Employment Laws White Paper Now Available

Employers are still catching their breath after an incredibly busy year, including California’s new workplace violence prevention laws, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform, indoor heat illness...

CalChamber Public Affairs Conference Day 2: Looks Back at Elections, Ahead on Hot Issues

Reviewing the past to gain understanding of the future was a recurring theme in presentations on the second day of the CalChamber Public Affairs...

CalChamber Public Affairs Conference Opens

A sell-out crowd gathered in Anaheim yesterday for the opening day of the CalChamber Public Affairs Conference, an annual event providing attendees a chance...
The Workplace Podcast

What California’s AI Proposed Rules Mean for Employers

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss regulations on the...

International Issues May Advance in Post-Election Congressional Session

Following Election Day, Congress is expected to be in session (118th Congress, 2nd session) through December 19 (except Thanksgiving week) for a “lame duck”...
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California’s Hydrogen Economy: Paving a Path Towards Net-Zero

This article is part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability to...
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What We Know About CA Election Results So Far

Election Day has come and gone, but the suspense is far from over. Voting went relatively smoothly, as election officials across California reported they were confident...
The Workplace Podcast

Understanding California’s PAGA Reforms

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss the recent guidance...

Election Quick Guide: CalChamber Positions on California Ballot Measures

California's November election is tomorrow, and voters will be faced with choices that will not only impact the U.S. presidency but also lead to...

CalChamber’s 2025 Employment Law Updates In-Person, Virtual Seminars

Register now for CalChamber’s popular 2025 Employment Law Updates seminars! This year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed more than 1,200 bills, including many...

CalChamber Celebrates Contributions of Women-Owned Small Businesses

As October comes to a close, we celebrate the final day of National Women’s Small Business Month, taking a moment to reflect on the...

Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform FAQs Published

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recently published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and its recent reforms, providing an...

Essential Workplace Cybersecurity Training Now Available

The California Chamber of Commerce is offering an online training program that will help improve employers’ understanding and awareness of cybersecurity practices, helping to...

CalChamber Urges Air Board to Balance Cost Concerns with Achieving Climate Goals

Businesses and consumers could face higher fuel costs from proposed changes to the longstanding state Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, the California Chamber...
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California’s Voting Leave Requirements for Employers

The next general election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 — and employers need to make sure they comply with California’s voting leave requirements. Employers...
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DisneylandForward Project Set to Invest $1.9B in Community, Infrastructure, Jobs

This article is part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability to...
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Survey: Californians Recognize Importance of Global Connections

An overwhelming belief that international and domestic affairs are interconnected is evident in a just-released global affairs survey. This is the second year that Carnegie...

Online Ads Highlight How Prop. 32 Will Increase Costs for Families, Business

Ads appearing on social media focus on cost increases Californians will face if voters approve Proposition 32, the minimum wage increase on the November...
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Flawed Premise Undermines Case for More Regulation of Markets

Is the California free market sufficiently competitive, or should the Legislature and courts make new rules governing the state’s $4 trillion economy? This complex...