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Reminder: January 31 Filing Deadline for W-2s
The California Chamber of Commerce and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are reminding employers that January 31 is the filing deadline that applies to...
U.S. Holds Public Hearing on Negotiating Objectives for U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement
To develop U.S. negotiating positions, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) held a public hearing yesterday regarding a proposed United States-United Kingdom...
Fremont City Council Adopts New Minimum Wage Ordinance
The City of Fremont is the latest city to adopt a local minimum wage ordinance. On January 15, 2019, the Fremont City Council voted...
Rate of Fatal Work Injuries in California Remain Same Year Over Year
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) reports that 376 Californians died on the job in 2017, the same as in 2016.
California’s workplace fatality rate...
Updated Human Trafficking Notices Released
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) recently released updated human trafficking notices for employers.
California law requires some businesses to post a human trafficking notice near...
Air Board’s Plan to Raise Fees Threatens Our Economy and Climate Goals
California produces just 1 percent of atmospheric carbon emissions, yet global leaders and activists care about California regulations. Why is this?
It’s the same reason...
Budget Plan: Fiscal Stability Now, Future Search for New Funds
In his recently released state budget proposal, Governor Gavin Newsom made two important and supportive statements on California’s business and economic climate.
First, he reinforced...
Governor Unveils Carrot-and-Stick Approach to Boost Housing Production
“The number one driver of cost of living is housing – housing is the issue. Unless we get serious about it, the state will...
Finance Director on State Budget: Extraordinary Times Punctuated by Uncertainty
We are in extraordinary times right now, but that is punctuated by a lot of uncertainty, California Finance Director Keely Martin Bosler commented yesterday...
Tourism Industry Jobs Form Big Piece of California’s Economic Foundation
Vacations to California’s natural wonders, cultural riches and exciting city attractions fuel stable employment and the world’s fifth largest economy.
Regardless of where travelers go...
Newsom Proposes $144 Billion California Budget With Focus On Education, Building Reserves
Newsom on Thursday proposed a $144 billion general fund spending plan in his first budget, a 4 percent increase. Capital Public Radio
Gavin Newsom Will Release His First California Budget Proposal Thursday. Here’s What We Know.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will propose his first-ever state budget on Thursday, just three days after being sworn in and as the state continues...
EEOC Rescinds Financial Incentive Rules for Wellness Programs in 2019
The new year brings a major change that affects employer wellness programs – the EEOC is rescinding regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act...
‘America Needs California’: Gavin Newsom Promises ‘Bold’ Approach During Inauguration As Governor
Gavin Newsom is now the 40th governor of California’s nearly 40 million people. The former lieutenant governor and San Francisco mayor took the oath...
Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom Sworn In Today
Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom (D) will be sworn in today as California’s 40th Governor.
Newsom, 51, has been the 49th Lieutenant Governor of California since 2011...
Assembly Speaker Announces Leadership and Committee Assignments
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) recently announced assignments for Assembly leadership positions and the membership of standing committees for the 2019–2020 legislative session. The...
Senate Leader Announces Committee Assignments for the 2019-2020 Legislative Session
California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), has announced the Senate’s leadership positions and committee assignments for the 2019-2020 legislative session,...
Employers: W-2s Due January 31 to IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds employers and other businesses of the January 31 filing deadline that now applies to filing Form W-2 wage...
28 CalChamber Member Companies Recognized as Best Places to Work in 2019
Twenty-eight California Chamber of Commerce member companies were chosen in a recent Glassdoor survey as some of the best places to work.
The Glassdoor survey...
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Open in Sacramento Area for Wildfire Victims
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is hosting two Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRC) in the Sacramento area through January 5, 2019.
In a partnership...