Tag: Top Stories
Study: One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Independent Contractors Ignores Value to California’s Economy
A wholesale reclassification of workers would have significant consequences for many different sectors in the state’s economy, according to a recent study by Beacon...
Governor Signs CalChamber-Supported Bill Protecting Businesses from Lawsuits
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill related to food and consumer product packaging was signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
CalChamber supports AB 2632 (Santiago;...
CalChamber-Led Coalition: Overly Broad, Confusing Regulations Will Make It Difficult for Employers to Comply
The California Chamber of Commerce is leading a coalition seeking technical changes to state regulations proposed to implement two laws that went into effect...
New Proposition 65 Rules Include Supply Chain Liability
Minimizing liability is quintessential for any prudent business. Liability could mean costly lawsuits, the loss of valuable business opportunities or relationships, large monetary penalties, serious...
Economic Advisory Council: U.S Economic Expansion Continues, But Growth Surge May Be Temporary
Far from losing steam, the U.S. economy has been on a solid upswing lately. But as always, a deeper look at the data suggests...
Independent Contractor Coalition Continues Working for Legislative Solution
The effort to develop a proposal supporting the ability of workers to work independently will continue through the legislative recess.
As many employers know, the...
CalChamber Reports on Status of Major Business Bills at Close of Session
The following list summarizes top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and their status as of August 31, when the Legislature began...
CalChamber Takes Positions on Propositions 1, 2, and 4; Recaps Positions on All Ballot...
The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently voted to support Propositions 1, 2, and 4, on the November 2018 ballot.
Proposition 1—SUPPORT
If approved...
U.S. Policy Expert: Trade Talks to Open Markets Work Better than Tariff Wars to...
In an era where “trade is invading every zone,” increased tariffs on imports are the wrong way to generate prosperity for U.S. businesses, a...
Once Again, Most ‘Job Killer’ Bills Rejected
The just-ended biennial session of the California Legislature was arguably the most liberal in California. Dan Walters in CALmatters.org
Governor Signs CalChamber-Supported CEQA Reform Bill
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed a California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that improves environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
CalChamber supported...
Two Employment-Related Bills Headed to Governor’s Desk; CalChamber Urges Vetoes
Two California Chamber of Commerce-opposed employment-related bills that deal with harassment and discrimination claims, and create other legal predicaments for California companies have passed...
Personal Care Product Ban Amended
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that would have banned California sales of many personal care products has been amended to reduce its negative...
State Supreme Court Ruling Protects Employers, Preserves Workers’ Comp Exclusivity
The California State Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of employers finding that an employee’s tort claims against a doctor who reviewed workers’ compensation...
#MeToo, But Maybe Not For You
Preventing sexual harassment and protecting victims has been a high priority for the Legislature – fallout from the #MeToo movement sweeping politics, the media...
No Time to Waste on Fixing Consumer Privacy Law
AB 375 (Chau, Hertzberg), the California Consumer Privacy Act, was passed in late June to avoid a big ballot fight in November over the...
CalChamber Welcomes New Consul General of China in San Francisco
On Monday, August 20, the new Consul General of China in San Francisco, Ambassador Wang Donghua, visited the California Chamber of Commerce.
Joining CalChamber President...
Pending Proposal Limits Consumer Choices, Could Cause Higher Prices, Hurt Trade
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that could ban California sales of many personal care products is awaiting consideration by the Assembly.
SB 1249 (Galgiani; D-Stockton) jeopardizes...
I’m Independent Coalition Rally Urges Legislators to Protect Independent Contractors
Hundreds of independent contractors gathered at the State Capitol yesterday to urge policymakers to suspend any application of a recent court ruling to allow...
Legislature Needs to Stop Chaos on Independent Contractors
California is home to nearly two million residents who choose to work for themselves. As pillars of the workforce, these independent contractors are part...