May 6, 2011

Local Governing Boards
May Gain New Tax Authority
Over the objections of the California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of business groups, a Senate committee has approved legislation dramatically changing the state’s tax structure by granting new tax authority to counties and school districts. 

CalChamber-Backed Bill Protecting
Business Transactions Passes Committee 
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that allows the collection of personal information including zip codes in legitimate business transactions, won unanimous approval from an Assembly committee this week.            

Environmental Review Process Streamlining
Wins Assembly Policy Committee Approval
Legislation that will create jobs and expedite the environmental review process for certain projects passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee this week with bipartisan support.

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Senate Committee Passes Legislation
Undermining Employers’ Rights
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that undermines employer rights in Cal/OSHA citation appeals has passed the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee.

Labor Law Corner
Check Job Protections for Employee
Who Becomes Ill at Work
I have an employee who says that she does not feel well. What should I do?

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