Tag: Top Stories
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-Supported Korean Trade Agreement Moves Forward
Last week, the U.S. Trade Representative announced that the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement has been modified to “improve implementation of the trade pact.”
Agreement Amendments
The amendments included an extension...
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...
Opposition Stops Job Killer in Senate Rules
The Senate Rules Committee failed on Friday to garner enough votes to move the newest California Chamber of Commerce job killer, AB 893 (E....
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...
Job Killer Increasing California Energy Costs in Committee Today
The Senate Rules Committee today will consider the newest job killer bill identified by the California Chamber of Commerce. AB 893 (E. Garcia; D-Coachella)...
Bill Limiting Use of Settlement/Arbitration Agreements on Governor’s Desk
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill to limit the use of settlement agreements and arbitration agreements for labor and employment claims has...
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...
U.S., Mexico Reach Preliminary Trade Update Agreement
According to President Trump and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), as of August 27, the United States and Mexico have reached...
#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...
Job Killer Update: Employment-Related Bill Amended and Removed from List
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill dealing with harassment and discrimination claims has been removed from the job killer list.
SB 1300 (Jackson; D-Santa Barbara)...
CalChamber Urges Agency to Withdraw Proposed Regulatory Amendments
In a comment letter last week, the California Chamber of Commerce and other employer groups urged the Fair Employment and Housing Council to withdraw...
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 Urges Senate to Stop Ban on Settlement/Arbitration Agreements
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill to ban settlement agreements and arbitration agreements for labor and employment claims is awaiting action by...