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Thursday, 19 January 2012 18:12
Governor's State of the State Speech
Forward to a friend Here is the full text of the Governor's State of the State speech. SACRAMENTO – In his 2012 State of the State speech, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. said California is “on the mend” and laid out an ambitious agenda for economic growth…
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Monday, 03 October 2011 06:53
Legislative Update
San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce Official positions on State & Federal Legislation – 2011 SB 129 (D-Leno) Issue: Medical Marijuana and Protected Classes in California Employment Chamber Position: Oppose 3/22/11 CalChamber Position: Oppose Status: Failed to pass out of Senate and was moved to Inactive File on 6/3/11…
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Monday, 03 October 2011 06:48
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Deadline Approaching
The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce is reminding employers with 50 or more employees that the deadline for mandatory supervisor sexual harassment training that must occur every two years may be due before the end of 2011. AB 1825, signed in 2004, requires California employers with 50 or…
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Tuesday, 26 July 2011 14:18
June 2011 GAC Summary
Senate Bill 459 (D-Corbett) OPPOSE If passed, SB 459 would penalize and fine independent contractors for independent contractor status filings. This bill would also penalize employers who have been advised to treat an individual as an independent contractor to avoid employee status, though not an act of their own intent.…
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Wednesday, 18 May 2011 12:48
New California Laws Affecting Businesses in 2011
The California Chamber of Commerce recently released a list of new employment laws that will have an impact on businesses in California. The following is a list of new laws that have recently gone into effect or will take effect in 2011: Workers' Compensation Notice Requirements The posting and notice…
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Thursday, 12 May 2011 11:48
Anti-Business Bills in California State Legislature - 2011
This list of anti-business bills was formally opposed by the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, following discussion by the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee: AB 10 (Alejo; D-Watsonville) – Automatic Minimum Wage Increase. Increases the cost of doing business for employers in California by raising the…
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Thursday, 14 April 2011 07:19
SB 129 - Medical Marijuana
SB 129 (Leno; D-San Francisco) Medical Marijuana — Undermines employers' ability to provide a safe and drug-free workplace by establishing a protected classification for employees who utilize medical marijuana. Hearing postponed by committee. Topic: Medical marijuana: qualified patients and primary caregivers: employment discrimination Calendar:03/29/11 1:30 p.m. - Room 112 S-JUDICIARY,…
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Thursday, 14 April 2011 06:56
H.R. 881 - ADA Notification Act of 2011
H.R.881 Latest Title: ADA Notification Act of 2011 Sponsor: Rep Hunter, Duncan D. [CA-52] (introduced 3/2/2011) Cosponsors (2) Latest Major Action: 3/21/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. SUMMARY AS OF: 3/2/2011--Introduced. ADA Notification Act of 2011 - Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act…
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