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Business Opportunities in Asia Abound
The many trade and investment opportunities existing in key Asian markets were the common theme of remarks by senior commercial officers from the U.S....
New Criminal Background Regulations Coming July 1
The California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved new regulations this week relating to the use of criminal background information in employment decisions.
These regulations...
Governor, Legislative Leaders Announce Road Repair and Transportation Investment Package
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg joined Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and legislative leaders yesterday at a news conference at...
Job Killer Update: New Bill Mandates California-Only Beverage Labeling
The California Chamber of Commerce has identified a new job killer bill that mandates state-only labeling requirements for sugar-sweetened drinks.
SB 300 (Monning; D-Carmel) establishes...
Assembly Policy Committee to Hear Job Creator Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill providing small businesses with the tools and resources needed to comply with California’s regulations will be...
Franchisor/Franchisee Business Model Wins in Decision on Lawsuit Against McDonald’s
In a victory for the franchisor/franchisee business model, a federal court in California recently found that McDonald’s does not control the wages paid to...
Effort Asks U.S. High Court to Reverse Expansion of State Jurisdiction in Lawsuits
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined an effort to shut down unexpected litigation for companies that do business in California.
The CalChamber has joined...
Senate Committee to Consider Job Killer Leave Mandate
A leave mandate job killer bill opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce will be heard today in the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee.
SB 63...
CalChamber-Supported Bill Increases Access to Computer Science
A California Chamber of Commerce-backed bill that promotes a coordinated effort by schools to offer computer science as part of their curriculum will be...
Budget Item Expands Labor Commissioner Authority
Increases Legal Costs, Penalties for Employers
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of employer groups is opposing a budget item that expands the...
Criminal History Regulations: CalChamber Seeks Rejection
The California Chamber of Commerce is asking the state Office of Administrative Law (OAL) to reject proposed regulations that create confusion regarding when employers...
Assembly Policy Committee to Hear Job Killer Housing Bill
The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee today will hear a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that could exacerbate the already-problematic housing affordability...
Senate Policy Committee to Hear Job Killer Today
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that could create substantial uncertainty for businesses and greatly increases the potential for costly litigation will...
Trade Report: Strong Start to 2017 for California Exports
California’s merchandise export trade started 2017 with an exceptionally strong showing in January, posting a nominal 10.9% gain over the same month in 2016,...
Uncertain Political-Economic Environment Spawns California ‘Rogue One’ Reactions
California has good reason to be concerned about the moves afoot in Washington, according to the latest quarterly report from the California Chamber of...
New Job Killer Bill Opens Avenues for Shakedown Lawsuits
The California Chamber of Commerce has identified a sixth job killer bill that opens new avenues for shakedown lawsuits related to environmental laws.
SB 49...
Job Killer Bill Will Worsen Housing Affordability Crisis
The California Chamber of Commerce is opposing a job killer bill that will further exacerbate the already-problematic housing affordability crisis in California.
If enacted, the...
North America Trade Policy: Opportunities Abound with California Neighbors
While there are areas that can be improved, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) serves the employment, trading and environmental interests of California,...
Survey Results Underscore Importance of Immigration to California Economy
California Chamber of Commerce members have a strong sense of the importance of immigration–whether legal or undocumented—to the California economy, according to the recently...
California Hazardous Waste Program Needs Modernizing, Streamlining, Not Piecemeal Approach
The California Chamber of Commerce is leading a coalition seeking to develop a comprehensive solution to address Californians’ legitimate concerns about the hazardous waste...