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Gordon Webster, Jr.

15 Sep

BLOG: Family leave ‘job killer’ on Jerry Brown’s desk

published on September 15, 2017 - 2:46 PM

A measure deemed a “job killer” by the California Chamber of Commerce has reached the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown.

25 Aug

BLOG: Gov. Brown’s signature vs. righteous constituent anger

published on August 25, 2017 - 10:55 AM

If you ever wanted a clearer picture of the crony politics that happen in Sacramento, look no further than Gov.

17 Aug

BLOG: Joint-employer rule puts franchise industry in jeopardy

published on August 17, 2017 - 4:37 PM

Be sure to read the Aug. 18 print edition of The Business Journal — especially the opinion page, which highlights an

03 Aug

BLOG: Behold, the ‘job killers’ of summer

published on August 3, 2017 - 4:23 PM

The state Legislature is on its summer break, and there were four bills identified by the California Chamber of Commerce

20 Jul

BLOG: Bill would ban employers from asking salary history

published on July 20, 2017 - 4:27 PM

It seems like much of the legislation coming out of Sacramento is geared toward exposing small business owners to more

07 Jul

BLOG: Fresno, Porterville chambers lauded for business advocacy

published on July 7, 2017 - 10:58 AM

The California Chamber of Commerce recently named 29 local chambers of commerce to receive the 2017 President’s Circle Award. The

13 Jun

BLOG: Gender tax bill would create litigation concerns for biz owners

published on June 13, 2017 - 3:57 PM

Big surprise here — the state Assembly is considering a so-called “job killer” bill that would make it even easier

18 Jan

BLOG: Trump’s pick should cut high-speed rail purse strings

published on January 18, 2017 - 2:21 AM

Last week The Los Angeles times published a bombshell report that most critical high-speed rail observers would find none too

19 Aug

BLOG: Retaliation bill could stick it to employers

published on August 19, 2016 - 7:22 PM

A bill that would expand the authority of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement to investigate and cite an employer

16 Aug

BLOG: ‘Tax army’ outnumbers the conventional army

published on August 16, 2016 - 9:37 PM

Everyone knows the U.S. has the most powerful army in the world, but did you know, in terms of manpower,