People keep saying that and, honestly, compared to what it actually means to see companies leaving countries and regions, there's much talk and little evidence

People keep saying that and, honestly, compared to what it actually means to see companies leaving countries and regions, there's much talk and little evidence of a substantial change in trends. The big software companies and well-funded startups continue to flock to the state. Obviously not as much as before for the simple reason that the Valley is only so big and living expenses are a very substantial part of the cost, but that has little to do with employee regulation (which is comparatively weak in the US compared to many other developed nations for which, apparently, it ain't much of a problem) and more to do with the cost of living in other areas such as housing demand and infrastructure. Other states and countries should consider that a good working environment, not just in the office but in the protections afforded to employees, is pretty damn attractive for talented individuals.