A proposal moving through the California Legislature is drawing sharp opposition from business groups, who warn it could raise costs for consumers, strain international trade relationships, and make the state a global outlier in corporate taxation.

At the same time, proponents say that closing the largest corporate tax loophole in the state is just common sense.

Paid sick leave remains one of the most complex and frequently debated workplace issues in California, particularly under the state’s Healthy Workplace, Healthy Families Act. For employers, the challenge is striking a balance between complying with strict legal protections and maintaining effective attendance policies.

Six gubernatorial hopefuls took center stage at Fresno State’s Resnick Student Union on Wednesday, each charged with answering the question of how rural Californians can keep a roof over their heads and gas in their cars in the nation’s most expensive state.