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Gordon Webster, Jr.

19 Sep

BLOG: Referendum would reverse harmful fast food law

published on September 19, 2022 - 2:52 PM

Imagine starting a business where the wages you pay, the working hours you set and the workplace safety conditions you

29 Aug

BLOG: Newsom’s latest ‘job killer’ a rush job of epic proportions

published on August 29, 2022 - 12:18 PM

The old gut-and-amend is back in Sacramento, this time with a major piece of legislation that advances Gov. Newsom’s climate

12 Aug

BLOG: When a ‘job killer’ loses its teeth

published on August 12, 2022 - 1:33 PM

One of three remaining “job killer” bills had its teeth removed in Sacramento Thursday, affording California employers some small measure

22 Jul

BLOG: SB 1162 would use employer data against employers

published on July 22, 2022 - 11:33 AM

A California Chamber of Commerce-identified “Job Killer” is still in play in Sacramento — and it’s leaving plaintiff’s attorneys salivating. As

28 Jun

BLOG: Supreme Court’s ruling on PAGA a bright spot for employers

published on June 28, 2022 - 10:18 AM

California employers were granted some relief from frivolous lawsuits with the Supreme Court’s recent decision on the state’s Private Attorneys

20 Jun

BLOG: Despair settles over California voters

published on June 20, 2022 - 11:17 AM

The cost of living is the main lens through which voters consider public policy in California. It might not be

03 Jun

BLOG: Vote yes on Measure Z

published on June 3, 2022 - 2:16 PM

For its return on investment and strides in making Fresno a tourist destination, The Business Journal editorial board is announcing

23 May

BLOG: Analyzing the real-world impact of ‘job-killer’ bills

published on May 23, 2022 - 2:02 PM

As the Democrat supermajority continues to rule in Sacramento, there’s been more talk about “job killers” — bills identified by the

26 Apr

BLOG: Adding another to the list of municipal business fails

published on April 26, 2022 - 10:14 AM

Fans of recent history may have been reminded last week of the track record the City of Fresno has with

08 Apr

BLOG: PAGA reform closes in on November ballot

published on April 8, 2022 - 10:39 AM

The California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act — a ray of hope from the ongoing barrage of frivolous lawsuits against

BLOG: An ERTC guide for recovery startup businesses

Posted: September 28, 2022 at 2:21 pm

Chances are, you already know about the Employee Retention Credit
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BLOG – Hispanic Heritage Month: Growing Latino wealth builds financial futures

Posted: September 26, 2022 at 1:56 pm

Every year at this time ― Hispanic Heritage Month ―
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