Tag: Top Stories
Tough Decisions Await Legislators After Summer Break
Bills harmful to the economic well-being of employers, employees and the state will be under consideration when legislators return from their summer break on...
COVID-19 Jobs Climate Best Practices
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank, and Katie McConnell Olson, founder and CEO of...
CalChamber Status Update Report on Major Legislation for Business
The following list summarizes top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and their status as of July 16, when the Legislature began...
CalChamber Backs Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the California congressional delegation to support the bipartisan infrastructure plan endorsed by President Joe Biden and a...
COVID-19 Wave Spurs New Mask Orders
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank, and employment law expert Matthew Roberts discuss the...
Drought Prompts California to Halt Some Water Diversions
Some farmers in one of the country’s most important agricultural regions will have to stop taking water out of major rivers and streams because...
Free Resources Available to Help Raise Awareness on Importance of COVID-19 Vaccines
California is urging business and community partners to help raise awareness on COVID-19 vaccines and inform others on how they can get vaccinated. Vaccines...
Water Supply and Drought Are Now Californians’ Top Environmental Concern
When asked to name the most important environmental issue facing the state today, Californians are most likely to mention water supply and drought—a shift...
Prop. 65 Virtual Conference to Explore Warning Rules, Acrylamide
Proposition 65 warning rules, acrylamide in food, and small business compliance challenges are among the topics to be discussed at the virtual Prop. 65...
CalChamber Fights Added Burdens on Hotel Industry
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that creates additional burdens and costs on the lodging industry, which was disproportionately impacted by the state shutdowns...
California Court Ruling Could Complicate Background Checks
California employers should take note of a recent appellate court case that could complicate employment background checks.
When conducting background checks, it’s common to search...
CalChamber, Allies Help Stop Anti-Business Legislation
This legislative session, the California Chamber of Commerce identified more than 130 bills that would have increased costs or imposed regulatory burdens on California...
Forced Unionization Bill Awaits Action by Senate
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill seeking to force agricultural employees into unionizing awaits action by the full Senate when legislators return from...
Key Labor Law Bills to Watch This Year
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank, CalChamber Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman, and Chris Micheli,...
Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke Exposure
We’re in the midst of California’s 2021 wildfire season, and given the state’s currently hot and dry climate, the California Department of Forestry and Fire...
Court Rules on Meal Period Premium Pay
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank, employment law expert Matthew Roberts, and legislative advocates...
Travel Industry Poised to Boost California’s Recovery
Summer is traditionally the most popular time for travel in California and with vaccination counts climbing and restrictions being lifted, 2021’s summer travel season...
CalChamber-Hosted Lunch for UK Trade Secretary Provides Opportunity to Reiterate Shared Goals
Technology, agriculture and the California and British economies were among the topics discussed when the California Chamber of Commerce hosted a small luncheon for...
Regional Collaboration Key to Keeping Power Flowing Amid Drought, Heat Waves
In May, when the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) issued its annual Summer Assessment of the state’s electrical grid, I used the term “guarded...
People’s Referendum Power Under Attack from Legislature
California voters are well acquainted with the initiative and recall, two of their three venerable political accountability powers. The former is a common feature...