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CalChamber Notes Success on Affordability Agenda
The California Chamber of Commerce announced this week a strong showing for its 2025 Affordability Agenda, a checklist used to analyze the economic impact...
Liz Snow Joins CalChamber as Senior Vice President, Political Affairs
Liz Snow, a distinguished political and policy strategist, joined the California Chamber of Commerce this week as senior vice president, political affairs.
Snow joins the...
Employers May Not Induce Employees to Work on Rest Day
We understand that employees must be provided a day of rest unless the employee wants to work a seventh day. We would like to...
CalChamber Urges Congress to Renew African Trade Program
This week the California Chamber of Commerce urged members of the California congressional delegation to support renewal of a trade preference program for sub-Saharan...
Barrera: California Needs ‘Thoughtful’ Regulation of AI
California lawmakers should carefully balance efforts to regulate the state’s growing AI industry with ways to support its sweeping potential for economic growth, CalChamber’s...
CalChamber Leader Named One of California’s Political Influencers
CalChamber President and CEO Jennifer Barrera was cited as a top influencer on an annual list of who’s who in California politics.
Barrera ranked as...
Doctor’s Note Not a Requirement for Using Paid Sick Leave
Can I require a doctor’s note after an employee has been out sick for three consecutive days?
The answer to this question depends on...
CalChamber Weighs in on Cal/OSHA Processes
A joint hearing of several legislative committees this week on Cal/OSHA processes provided an opportunity for the California Chamber of Commerce to flag a...
Major Water Supply Infrastructure Project Moves Forward with Funding Increase
A major water storage project for California moved ahead this month with the approval of additional funding to offset added costs.
The Sites Reservoir project...
California, Denmark Agree to Cooperate on Climate, Technology Efforts
Denmark’s minister for foreign affairs visited California last week to oversee the signing of an agreement to cooperate on climate and technology efforts.
Joining California...
