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8 Job Killers, 2 Job Creator Bills Await Action in Appropriations Committees
Eight California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills and two job creator bills are awaiting key action in the Legislature this week, as Friday...
California Ag, Community Sectors Improve Water Use, Report Shows
Even as California’s population has grown by millions, its per-capita water use has declined, a recent Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) report revealed.
The...
Webinar to Give Calif. Employers Best Practices for Pay Equity Laws
A CalChamber webinar on Tuesday will break down what employers need to know about California’s pay equity laws and will provide best practices so...
Nurturing a Culture of Wellness in the Workplace Helps Employees, Business Thrive
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CREtelligent Chief Experience Officer Tobi Lutz discuss how employers can...
Study Finds Job Killer Health Care Pay Bill Increases Costs by $8B Annually
An economic analysis released last week found that a health care industry wage increase proposal would increase costs for public and private health care...
Bills to Watch This Week in the State Legislature
This week, the California Chamber of Commerce will be closely monitoring four job killer bills and a number of supported and opposed bills that...
Mexico’s Ambassador to US Highlights Importance of Past, Future Partnership
In celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and the U.S. this year, Mexico’s Ambassador to the U.S. Esteban Moctezuma highlighted...
Five 2023 Legislative Proposals Negatively Impacting California Employers
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss five troubling employment law...
CalChamber Signs Equal Pay Pledge, Offers Free White Paper on Equal Pay Laws
The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday signed California’s Equal Pay Pledge, underscoring its commitment to and endorsement of efforts to close the gender pay...
State Releases Yearly Population Report
Stable births, fewer deaths, and a rebound in foreign immigration slowed California’s recent population decline in 2022, with the state’s population estimated at 38,940,231...
It’s National Small Business Week: A Time to Recognize the Hard Work of Small...
This week is National Small Business Week: An annual event that recognizes the hard work, ingenuity and dedication of America’s small businesses, and celebrates their...
Job Killer Bills Suppressing Infrastructure, Increasing Workers’ Comp Cases Stopped
Strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and allied groups this week prevented three job killer bills from advancing for the year.
Two bills...
Democrats Propose Higher Taxes on California Businesses
California Senate Democrats yesterday unveiled a proposal that would increase taxes on California businesses to compensate for budget shortfalls. If passed, certain businesses will...
Ironstone Vineyards Carves a Place for California on the World Stage Through Dedication and...
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...
Job Killer Bill Imposing Warehouse Setback Rules in Assembly Committee on Wednesday
A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that will increase the cost to transport goods and incentivize frivolous litigation is scheduled to be...
Seven Labor and Employment- Related Job Killer Bills in Legislative Hearings This Week
Seven California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills that will harmfully impact employers will be heard in legislative committees this week. The job killing...
Senate Committee Rejects Job Creator Bill Improving Labor Law Compliance
A California Chamber of Commerce-sponsored job creator bill that would have improved labor law compliance and helped non-English speaking businesses was rejected by the Senate...
Assembly Committee Approves Bill Undermining Direct Democracy
Legislation that would diminish voters’ ability to hold elected leaders accountable was approved by the Assembly Elections Committee yesterday.
Introduced by the committee chairman, Assemblymember...
Register Today for Tomorrow’s Webinar on Common Employee Pay Issues
California’s wage and hour laws — which include classifying exempt employees, minimum wage, overtime, final pay and so much more — are some of...
Bill Setting Out-of-State Emissions Reporting Requirements to Be Heard in Senate Today
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that will financially impact small- and medium-sized businesses and create onerous reporting requirements on large businesses will be...