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Gordon Webster, Jr.

08 Jul

BLOG: Greenhouse Gas Analysis a must before setting ever-stringent air quality goals

published on July 8, 2016 - 9:44 AM

Up in Sacramento, it’s business as usual. That’s my takeaway, at least, with the recent passage of SB 32, a

25 Jun

BLOG: More is needed on the ADA lawsuit front in Fresno

published on June 25, 2016 - 10:35 PM

At any one time in Fresno, there are between 50 and 100 Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits plaguing small

22 Jun

BLOG: Job creator bill gives flexibility to employers, employees

published on June 22, 2016 - 2:50 AM

The Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee today was scheduled to consider a job creator bill that would give employers

22 Apr

BLOG: Onerous scheduling bill moves forward in Sacramento

published on April 22, 2016 - 1:51 AM

Sacramento legislators have moved forward on a job-killer bill that would subject employers to penalties for changing an employee’s schedule

23 Mar

BLOG: Proposed amendment could shine a light in Sacramento

published on March 23, 2016 - 9:41 PM

Supporters of a ballot measure aiming for the November election are working feverishly to place an initiative that would shine

22 Mar

BLOG: California businesses rally to fight minimum-wage increase

published on March 22, 2016 - 6:54 AM

The California Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with the business community to oppose any statewide $15 minimum-wage initiative in

04 Mar

BLOG: Split-roll ballot measure on hold – for now

published on March 4, 2016 - 3:23 AM

There’s one less tax measure to worry about on what is shaping up to be a crowded November ballot. Proponents

15 Feb

BLOG: Addressing an uneven economy in California

published on February 15, 2016 - 6:41 AM

Allan Zaremberg, president and CEO of the California Chamber of Commerce, recently hit it on the head with his assessment

05 Feb

BLOG: ‘Double pay’ bill unfairly targets retailers, grocers

published on February 5, 2016 - 11:38 PM

With a new year means new attempts in Sacramento to pass job-killer legislation that targets employers. A bill, AB

BLOG: Half of Americans can’t cover a $1,000 emergency. Here’s how employers can help

Posted: March 31, 2026 at 3:19 pm

In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever for employers
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BLOG: Patients are often left ‘out of network’ as hospitals, insurers clash over cost

Posted: at 2:42 pm

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