Tag: Top Stories
Podcast Shares Questions Asked Most Often at Employment Law Updates Seminars
The California Chamber of Commerce employment law team has been on the road throughout January, conducting Employment Law Updates seminars and explaining changes that...
Two Job Killers Imposing Targeted Taxes Stalled
Two California Chamber of Commerce job killer carryover bills imposing new taxes have stalled in the Senate, the house in which they were introduced...
HR Experts Recap New State Lactation Accommodation Rules
California's new lactation accommodation law, effective Jan. 1, 2020, affects a broad spectrum of California employers. In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber...
California Economy Remains Strong; Finance Director Outlines Investment Objectives in Governor’s Budget
California is now into the 11th year of the U.S. economic recovery and all of the state’s economic vitals continue to be strong, state...
State Begins Year with Good Sierra Snowpack
The first manual snow survey of the year on January 2 showed a a healthy snowpack of 33.5 inches, according to the California Department...
What to Do When Your HR Recommendations Are Ignored, Dismissed
Human resources professionals often have some of the most difficult conversations in the workplace. Whether they need to mediate workplace conflict or craft policies...
Court to Consider Permanent Injunction on Arbitration Law; Prop. 65 Acrylamide Lawsuit Pending
On Friday, U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller is expected to hear arguments on whether to permanently stop a new California law banning arbitration agreements...
Impact California Helps Users Engage, Stay Informed on Key Legislation Affecting Business
The California Legislature reconvenes today, marking the beginning of what is expected to be another busy year at the Capitol. Ready to help you...
U.S., State Economies Show Steady Growth; Political Rhetoric Disconnected from Reality
The Great Un-Recession
When we look back at 2019 there will be plenty of negative memories—from the theatrics that have dominated national politics to the...
How Festive Is Too Festive? Tone from the Top Is Key to Avoiding Trouble
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and many companies are deciding to join in the festivities by hosting a holiday party. Although...
CalChamber Welcomes New Privacy and Technology Advocate to Policy Team
Shoeb Mohammed has joined the California Chamber of Commerce as a policy advocate specializing in privacy and cybersecurity; Fair Political Practices Commission; technology; and...
Exports of California-Made Products Up, Re-Exports Fall by 20%
Exports of goods produced by California manufacturers and farmers increased by 3.6% compared to the same period last year, according to the latest international...
Avoid Secret Santa and Gift Exchange Pitfalls at Work
As the days inch closer to Christmas, some workplaces may be getting ready to launch a Secret Santa gift exchange. But don’t buy your...
CalChamber Supports Newly Reached U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Deal
The California Chamber of Commerce welcomes the December 10 indication that the Trump administration and the U.S. Congress have reached agreement to move forward on...
Longtime Banking Executive/China Hand Describes Challenges of Doing Business in Transitional China
An “on-the-ground” update on doing business in China was presented last Friday at the CalChamber Council for International Trade breakfast by Ken Petrilla, the...
New Privacy Initiative Aimed at November Ballot
A new consumer data privacy initiative backed by the proponent of the measure that led to adoption of the state’s broad privacy law will...
Tips to Make Performance Reviews Beneficial to Both Employers and Employees
Annual performance reviews can be helpful for both employers and employees if done right, or can be useless if done poorly. In this episode...
7 CalChamber Member Companies Land on Best Places to Work in Sacramento List
Seven California Chamber of Commerce member companies were recently chosen by the Sacramento Business Journal as some of the best places to work in...
Canceling Shifts on Short Notice May Lead to Reporting Time Pay
How much notice must I give my employees that I’m canceling a shift in order to avoid paying reporting time?
Anytime an employee reports to...
Prop. 65 Warnings for Acrylamide in Food Not Backed by Current Scientific Data, Suit...
If you want to comply with Proposition 65 on Thanksgiving, you will likely need to add an acrylamide cancer warning to pretty much every...