Bay Area California’s progressive laws take a tumble in the courts By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | May 17, 2022 Most recently, courts pushed back on requirements for gender equity in boardrooms.
gavin newsom Behind Newsom’s $301 billion budget, big financial concerns By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | May 16, 2022 California has a whopping $100 billion surplus, but looming financial threats could threaten the state’s economy in just a few years.
Business & Finance Are California companies about to get more transparent? By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | May 9, 2022 California legislators are advancing two bills that would require companies to report more data about pay and internal practices, but business groups oppose the bills.
Business & Finance A Silicon Valley lawmaker wants to protect workers from employer spying By Lil Kalish | CalMatters | April 19, 2022 A workplace tech accountability bill would force employers to tell workers they’re being watched and would ban surveillance outside of work.
Bay Area Poll: Half of Bay Area voters remain concerned about contracting COVID By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | April 7, 2022 The poll sampled 1,000 voters in early March across the nine-county Bay Area.
Business & Finance What if California’s women on boards law is overturned? By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | February 17, 2022 A state law that requires California companies to have women on their boards is facing a legal challenge in Los Angeles.
Business & Finance What’s in the California paid sick leave deal for workers and businesses? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | January 25, 2022 Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders agree to restore California paid sick leave for COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know.
COVID-19 Shortages, worker burnout hit California By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | October 12, 2021 The state’s labor pool, supply chain, and morale remain impacted by the pandemic.
Bay Area San Francisco sees shift as tech workers leave city for other parts of Bay Area By Megan Munce | Bay City News Foundation | September 9, 2021 Tech companies are increasingly relying on remote workers, the city's chief economist said.
Business & Finance Yoga classes, therapy and 401(k)s: California businesses beefing up benefits to attract workers By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | August 24, 2021 California businesses are responding to a labor shortage with social media pleas, hiring incentives, and more money.