In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss several employment-related bills sent... The post Employment-Related Legislation Headed to the Governor first appeared on HRWatchdog.| HRWatchdog
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss several employment-related bills sent to the Governor to potentially sign into law and what these could mean for employers. After thousands of bills were introduced in 2025 — including some having a direct impact […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
Lawmakers embraced Cost Cutter bills and rejected almost all Cost Driver bills (September 16, 2025) Sacramento, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce announced today a strong showing for its 2025 Affordability Agenda, a checklist used to analyze the economic impact of proposed laws during the first year of the legislative session. Of the more […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
The California Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday joined a broad coalition in supporting final amendments to a plan for the Golden State to participate in an expanded regional electricity market — thanking Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders for their leadership in crafting a bill with strong support from business, labor, and environmental groups. Assembly […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
A CalChamber-led coalition of business groups, including local chambers of commerce, has stopped a Cost Driver bill that would have exposed employers to a| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
A California Chamber of Commerce- supported bill to help grow and retain jobs in one of California’s signature industries has been signed into law.| CalChamber Alert
Legislation that could saddle California business owners with significant new costs passed an Assembly policy committee this week.| CalChamber Alert
In acting to set aside costly policy proposals and mitigate the burdensome costs in others, members of the California Legislature agreed last week to take into consideration the important issue of affordability as urged by the California Chamber of Commerce.| CalChamber Alert
This week, the California Chamber of Commerce announced its Affordability Agenda, a bold approach to highlight legislation that helps businesses and consumers by cutting costs, as well as those policies that drive costs up as Californians worry about day-to-day living expenses.| CalChamber Alert
