California Manufacturers & Technology Association
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Divided court says California public health agency has 'latitude' in setting safe chemical levels in drinking water beyond what scientists say is needed
In a 2-1 decision, a California appeals panel says state public health regulators can set any standard for water contaminants in the name of public health, so long as there may exist "foreseeable adverse health effects." Business groups said the language of the law limits regulators to a scientifically determined safe level -
Quota regulation law to start at California distribution centers
A new mandate to measure performance quotas at warehouse facilities is raising questions about the impact on inflation, litigation, and workplaces facing operations difficulties amid the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Businesses seek relief from pressure of labor laws during pandemic
As businesses across the state adjust to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a coalition of trade groups has written to Gov. Gavin Newsom to ask for workplace guidance and relief from labor laws during the emergency. -
CJAC president: 'Many businesses are still struggling' with 'complex' internet privacy law
SACRAMENTO – As the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) nears its Jan. 1 enactment, businesses across the state are preparing for the relatively unknown as they push for full compliancy with the new internet privacy bill. Small businesses in particular are expected to struggle to keep up with the costs and complexity of the law, leaving many with uncertain futures. -
Push to expand state consumer privacy law likely is not over, California Manufacturers & Technology Association says
SACRAMENTO – A bill to expand liability under California's soon-to-take-effect consumer privacy law stalled in the state Senate this session, but a manufacturers advocate said recently that no one who is opposed to the legislation should let their guard down.