 | CalChamber News: Positive Changes for Employers on ADA in 2013
(December 20, 2012) The latest CalChamber News segment today highlights SB 1186, a bill designed to protect business owners from predatory or frivolous lawsuits under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). |
 | CalChamber News Highlights New Employment Laws in 2013
(December 18, 2012) As the end of the year rapidly approaches, the California Chamber of Commerce is reminding businesses about impacts on employment practices from several new laws. |
 | Latest CalChamber News Segment Highlights Concerns Over Green Chemistry Regs
(October 11, 2012) A newly released installment of CalChamber News highlights continuing unanswered economic concerns over Green Chemistry regulations proposed by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). |
 | CalChamber Urges Veto of Nanny Break Bill
(September 26, 2012) The California Chamber of Commerce today released a CalChamber News segment urging Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. to veto AB 889 (Ammiano). |
 | Job Killers Head to Governors Desk
(September 7, 2012) CalChamber Vice President of Government Relations Marc Burgat urges members to write letters to stop the four job killer bills that await action by the governor and would have a negative impact on California jobs and the economy. |
 | CalChamber Recaps Final Week of Session
(September 6, 2012) Marc Burgat, CalChamber vice president of government relations, reports that the focus on job creation and economic health was heard in the Legislature.
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 | CalChamber President and CEO Discusses Private Sector Pension Mandate on John and Ken Show
(August 23, 2012) CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg highlighted problems with the private sector pension mandate bill on the John and Ken (KFI AM 640) show discussing SB 1234. |
 | CalChamber Coalition Encourages Support for Governor's Pension Proposal
(August 17, 2012) The California Chamber of Commerce has launched the CalChamber Coalition for Pension Reform to urge legislators to support the pension reform principles Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced last October. |
 | Author Brings Back 'Job Killer' Bill to Ban Foam Food Containers
(August 8, 2012) A CalChamber-opposed “job killer” bill threatens manufacturing jobs within the state through a polystyrene food container ban is back and awaiting action by the Assembly. |
 | CalChamber News: Bills Threaten to Establish Costly Leave Programs that Will Kill California Jobs
(August 3, 2012) CalChamber News segment discusses “job killers” AB 1999 (Brownley) and AB 2039 (Swanson), which significantly burden California employers by expanding the types of leaves and circumstances under which protected leave can be taken.
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 | CalChamber News: AB 1450 Would Create Danger in the Workplace
(August 3, 2012) This CalChamber News segment focuses on “job killer” AB 1450 (Allen; D-Santa Rosa), which essentially prohibits employers from legitimately inquiring into an applicant’s most recent employment history. |
 | Agriculture Bills Would Raise Costs, Drive Production Out of State
(July 23, 2012) Policy Advocates Jennifer Barrera and Marti Fisher discuss two CalChamber-opposed "job killer" bills, AB 1313 (Allen; D-Santa Rosa) and AB 2346 (Butler; D-Los Angeles), that would drive up the cost of food and commodities for consumers. |
 | California Cities Rank Low on Forbes' List of Business-Friendly Communities
(July 6, 2012) Denise Davis, CalChamber vice president of media relations and external affairs, explains on KFBK radio how naïve policies contributed to the low rankings of California cities on Forbes' list of 200 Business-Friendly Communities. |
 | CalChamber Testifies In Opposition To SB 1572 - Committee Passes Illegal Tax
(July 2, 2012) A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed “job killer” bill, SB 1572 (Pavley; D-Agoura Hills), increases energy costs, including fuel prices on consumers and businesses, today passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee 6-3. |
 | CalChamber Testifies in Opposition to AB 1999 - Limits Ability to Manage Employees
(June 27, 2012) CalChamber Policy Advocate Jennifer Barrera testifies against a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed “job killer” that hampers California employers' ability to conduct business and subjects them to costly litigation. |
 | Governor Brown at the 87th Sacramento Host Breakfast
(May 22, 2012) Remarks by Jerry Brown at the 87th Sacramento Host Breakfast. |
 | Remarks by Tim Dubois at the Sacramento Host Breakfast
(May 22, 2012) CalChamber Board Chair Tim Dubois speaks at the 87th Sacramento Host Breakfast. |
 | Job Creator Bill to Curb Costly Litigation Fails to Pass Senate Committee
(May 9, 2012) California Chamber of Commerce Policy Advocate Jennifer Barrera testifies on SB 1374 (Harman; R-Huntington Beach) a job creator bill that would have protected employers from inappropriate litigation. |
 | Marc Burgat Testifies on Job Creator Bill Providing Regulatory Certainty
(May 8, 2012) CalChamber Vice President, Government Relations Marc Burgat testifies on SB 1099 (Wright; D-Inglewood) a job creator bill that provides certainty for business by creating a predictable, easy-to-track implementation schedule for regulations. |
 | CalChamber Cites Flaws of Proposition 29
(May 2, 2012) California Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Government Relations Marc Burgat yesterday highlighted problems with Proposition 29, the tobacco tax measure on the June ballot. |
 | Marc Burgat Appears on Comcast Newsmakers to Discuss Job Killer List
(April 25, 2012) CalChamber Vice President of Government Relations Marc Burgat appears on Comcast Newsmakers to discuss the bills on the “job killer” list. |
 | Illegal Tax Will Increase Energy and Fuel Costs
(April 24, 2012) CalChamber Policy Advocate Brenda Coleman testifies in opposition to AB 1532 (John A. Pérez; D-Los Angeles) and AB 2404 (Fuentes; D-Los Angeles), which have been labeled as "job killers." |
 | Marc Burgat Pinpoints the 'Worst of the Worst' on the Job Killer List
(April 16, 2012) CalChamber Vice President of Government Relations Marc Burgat discusses bills on the "job killer" list and pin-points the 'worst of the worst' on KFMB radio in San Diego. |
 | Supreme Court Issues Decision on Meal/Rest Periods
(April 13, 2012) CalChamber employment law experts analyze the California Supreme Court's recent decision on Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court, and its impacts on current meal and rest break requirements for nonexempt employees. |
 | Chilean Ambassador Emphasizes Suitability of Chile for Trade
(April 12, 2012) Chilean Ambassador Felipe Bulnes gives an overview on California and U.S.-Chilean trade relations and opportunities at the California Chamber of Commerce International Luncheon Forum. |
 | Erika Frank Comments on Brinker Ruling on KXJZ
(April 12, 2012) Erika Frank, CalChamber vice president, legal affairs and general counsel, comments on Capitol Public Radio about the California Supreme Court's recent decision in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court. |
 | Erika Frank Discusses Brinker Decision on KFBK
(April 12, 2012) CalChamber General Counsel Erika Frank discusses the the California Supreme Court's recent decision on Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court, and its impacts on current meal and rest break requirements for nonexempt employees. |
 | Erika Frank Comments on the Brinker Ruling on ABC 7
(April 12, 2012) CalChamber General Counsel Erika Frank discusses the the California Supreme Court's recent decision on Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court, and its impacts on current meal and rest break requirements for nonexempt employees.
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 | U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Speaks to CalChamber International Forum
(April 10, 2012) U.S. Ambassador to Mexico E. Anthony Wayne says Mexico continues to be California’s "number-one" export market. |
 | CalChamber-Supported Bills Encourage More Manufacturing Jobs in California
(April 5, 2012) CalChamber Policy Advocate Mira Guertin urges support for job creator bills, AB 1911 (Donnelly; R-Twin Peaks) and AB 1972 (Huber; D-El Dorado Hills), that encourage employers to maintain/expand manufacturing operations in the state. |
 | CalChamber Backs Health Care Tax Deductions to Free Small Businesses to Invest in Growth
(April 5, 2012) CalChamber Policy Advocate Marti Fisher urges member support for AB 1510, a job creator bill that frees small firms to invest in business growth instead of spending limited resources on health care expenses. |
 | CalChamber Sponsors Bill to Protect Employers from Inappropriate Litigation
(April 5, 2012) CalChamber Policy Advocate Jennifer Barrera urges support for SB 1374 (Harman; R-Huntington Beach), a CalChamber-sponsored bill that protects employers from inappropriate litigation. |
 | Erika Frank on The Top 10 Things Employers Do To Get Sued
(April 4, 2012) CalChamber General Counsel Erika Frank discusses the top 10 things employers do to get sued on KFBK, Sacramento. |
 | International Breakfast with Ambassador Wayne
(March 30, 2012) The Honorable E. Anthony Wayne speaks at a CalChamber international breakfast forum to discuss U.S./California-Mexico relations. |
 | International Breakfast with Ambassador Shapiro
(March 9, 2012) Ambassador Charles Shapiro, President of the Institute of the Americas in La Jolla, speaks to the Council for International Trade about California trade relations with Latin America. |
 | 2011 Small Business Advocate of the Year - Sam Smith
(February 24, 2012) When Myron “Sam” Smith came to Hollywood in 1980, he began working with small employers in establishing and servicing their employee benefit programs. |
 | Grassroots Overview
(January 30, 2012) Learn about CalChamber's grassroots effort, why it's important for the voice of California businesses to be heard at the State Capitol and how to get involved. |
 | CalChamber News - Senate Bill Requires Prescription for Common Cold Medicine
(January 11, 2012) CalChamber News: Senate Bill Requires Prescription for Common Cold Medicine; Opponents Say SB 315 Could Increase Health Care Costs |
 | California Business Owners Will Pay More Money to Cover Unemployment Benefits
(January 10, 2012) Starting in January California employers will pay $280 million more for unemployment insurance (37% tax hike.) The feds propose a tax hike because california's unemployment trust fund is more than $9 billion in the red. (CBS-13) |