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Volume 32, Issue 1 www.claremontchamber.org February 2015

The New MaNdaTed Sick Leave...whaT every eMpLoyer ShouLd kNow

As Claremont’s first e-wine shop, we are always looking for ways to serve our community as well as bring inspiring food and wine to our customers. The Claremont Chamber has helped us achieve that through the Chamber breakfasts and the Claremont Young Professional meetings. Maureen and Marlene have been very resourceful and creative with coming up with events for us. This past holiday season, we were able to participate in the Ladies Luncheon to kick off our Thanksgiving Wine Packs and deliver locally in Claremont. Word got out and we had a good response. We highly recommend working with the Claremont Chamber, they are there to help you and work with you no matter what your ideas are. A can-do attitude goes a long way and we appreciate their time and work. Thank You, from all of us at Plume Ridge Bottle Shop.

By Jaenene Maldonado –PHR Consultant

A law was passed in California in 2014 that is finding some employers feeling a little “sick”. The law referred to as the “Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014” or AB 1522 has been quite controversial since it requires employers of all sizes and almost all industries, for the first time, to pay sick leave to their employees.

What is AB 1522?

Assembly Bill 1522 was signed into law by Governor Brown on September 10th, 2014. This bill will change the way almost every employer in California handles their sick pay plans. Most important if an employer doesn’t offer sick pay plans now, they will be required to do so starting July 1, 2015.

Who qualifies?

While many laws in California have size requirements, meaning a certain threshold of employees, AB 1522 has no such thing. Therefore an employer with one employee would be required to offer this benefit. This law also includes all employees: full time, part time, seasonal and temporary workers.

There are a few (very few) companies that don’t have to comply with this law. They are companies whose employees covered by collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with certain provisions related to sick leave, construction industry with employees covered by a CBA, providers of in-home supportive services, and certain individuals employed in the airline industry.

When is an employee eligible?

An employee who, after July 1, 2015, works in California for 30 or more days in a year from the commencement of employment is entitled to paid sick days. Accrual begins on the first day of employment or July 1, 2015, whichever is later.

What is the accrual requirement?

The law requires that the employee accrue paid sick leave at a rate of no less than one hour for every 30 hours worked. Exempt employees must work 40 hours per week for accrual purposes, unless their normal workweek schedule is less than 40 hours, in which case they will accrue paid sick leave based upon that normal workweek.

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Labor Law Seminar See page 4.

City Update: Sign ChangesSee page 6.

Women’s Leadership Conference See page 7.

Hello Claremont Chamber Members!

2015 is shaping up to be a very exciting year. Plans are underway for our first ever Women’s Leadership Conference, to be held on Friday, March 6th. This exciting, day-long event geared towards women will feature dynamic speakers and a few surprises!

We are pleased to have Lori Giovannoni as a featured speaker and conference facilitator. Lori is an award-winning speaker, author and businesswoman. Her clients include small businesses, as well as Fortune 500 companies and departments within federal, state and city governments. Lori’s contributions as a volunteer in her community have earned her many awards, including the Athena Award. As the Dean of Executive Women International’s Academy of Leadership, Lori has designed and developed all the courses that comprise the Academy of Leadership.

Lori has the unique ability to deliver insight and wisdom in a way few others possess. She is viewed as a visionary within the professional development field and has a keen ability to assist others to be the best they can be.

JuliAnn Stitick, a nationally-known personal brand and image consultant, will speak on personal branding, encompassing communication skills, body language, presentation, wardrobing, client experience, organization and follow-up. JuliAnn is a trusted image advisor for top level entrepreneurs globally and organizations crossing every industry, including the Oscars, the Golden Globes, Disney, Nordstrom and Lexus.

Dr. Peg Lamphier is an author and Professor at Cal Poly Pomona. Peg attended Arizona State University and the Claremont Graduate School. Her first book was published in 2003 about politics and gender during the Civil War. Peg is currently under contract with Blackwell-Wiley as co-author for a Civil War and Reconstruction text book and is an editor of a four volume Encyclopedia of American Women with ABC-Clio. She will speak about the now iconic “Rosie the Riveter” campaign that encourages working women to think of themselves as positive and respectable. She will discuss the changing roles and stereotypes for American women during the 1940’s, as well as the shifting meanings of “Rosie” iconography in the ensuing decades.

The Chamber’s core goals for the Women’s Leadership Conference are: education, motivation and inspiration. All are welcome and encouraged to attend – as it will be an enjoyable day packed with information for everyone.

Call the Chamber office for sponsorship and exhibitor table opportunities during the event!

Linda Sarancha

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Chamber StaffCEO Maureen AldridgeExecutive Assistant Marlene FulferInformation Specialist Veronica Sepulveda

Claremont Chamber of Commerce

205 Yale Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711Phone: (909) 624-1681Fax: (909) 624-6629Hours: Mon.-Fri. • 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.E-mail: contact@claremontchamber.orgWebsite: www.claremontchamber.org

Executive CommitteeChairLinda Sarancha, Fukagawa Stark & Associates NPCChair-ElectSal Medina, Packing House WinesTreasurerSusan Pearson, The Bathwork ShopPast ChairAndrew Behnke, DoubleTree by Hilton ClaremontMember at LargeNikki Coulas, J. N. Coulas & Associates

Board of DirectorsSam Acuna, Claremont Print Floy Biggs, Community Senior ServicesDale Christiansen, Christiansen AccountingJames Elsasser, Ed.D., Claremont Unified School DistrictMarsha Fox, VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern CaliforniaRebecca Hamm, First Street Gallery Art CenterKatherine Hauser Rubel, Claremont University ConsortiumBridget Healy, Inland Valley Repertory Theatre, IncRandy Lopez, Ophelia’s Jump ProductionJoe Lyons, MayorJoey Medeiros, Euro CaféMike Rodriguez, Tintura SalonKim Peeples, Vom FassMichael Reis, Southland Data ProcessingCarlos Samuelson, Century 21 Prestige PropertiesEugene Washington, Academy Pest ControlRyan Zimmerman, Wheeler Steffen | Sotheby’s International RealtyMaureen Aldridge IOM, ACE, CEO

Chamber Committee ChairsClaremont Young Professionals- Ryan ZimmermanGovernment Relations/Economic Development- Andrew BehnkeMembership/Ambassadors- Marsha Fox and Bill CunitzMarketing/PR- Nikki CoulasVillage Marketing Group- Mike Manning

A Note from the Chair . . .Linda Sarancha

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There are MANY laws that are new or changing this year. Many of these laws have already gone into effect and others will go into effect July 1st, 2015. Join us for a seminar on what every employer needs to know about the new 2015 laws. Keep in mind whether you have 1 employee or 100 employees, these laws WILL impact your business.

Date/Time: Thursday, March 12th from 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

Location: Southland Data Processing, 555 N. Benson Ave. Upland.

Cost: $15 per person (includes lunch)

The Following Topics will be covered:

• The NEW PAID SICK LEAVE- This affects ALL size companies.

• New ABUSIVE CONDUCT AKA“Anti-Bullying” Workplace Legislation

• New PENALTIES AND FINES for Non-Compliance

• BACKGROUND CHECK Legislation and how it can affect your employment application

• NEW RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS

• The OSHA New Hazardous Communication and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standard

• ….and much more.

Seating is Limited. Please RSVP by Friday, March 6th to (909) 624-1681 or marlene@claremontchamber.org

Labor Law Seminar--What Every Employer Should Know

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When does the accrual begin?

An employee shall be entitled to use accrued paid sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment, after which day the employee may use paid sick days as they are accrued. An employer can offer accrued sick time sooner than 90 days if it chooses.

Accrual Carry Over

According to the legislation, accrued paid sick days shall carry over to the following year of employment. However, an employer may limit an employee’s use of paid sick days to 24 hours or three days in each year of employment.

This section shall be satisfied and no accrual or carry over is required if the full amount of leave is provided at the beginning of each year, in accordance with the bill.

Accrual Method

1st Option-SB 1522 contemplates two ways for employers to comply with the sick leave law. First, employees can be allowed to accrue sick time as they work. In that case, employees must receive at least one hour of paid sick leave per every 30 hours worked. Employers are not obligated to allow total accrued paid sick leave to exceed 48 hours or six days. Employers may implement a policy that requires that employees wait 90 days until they can use whatever sick leave has been earned. They can also limit the use to three days per year.

2nd option is for the employer to grant three full days of sick leave to all employees at the start of the year and upon hire, and then not deal with the accrual or carry over. The goal of the new law is for employees to have three full days of sick leave to use at the start of every year. In this “lump-sum” situation, an employee won’t be able to carry over unused sick days but will get three new sick days the following year.

Maximum Accrual Rate

An employer has no obligation under this section to allow an employee’s total accrual of paid sick leave to exceed 48 hours or 6 days, provided that an employee’s rights to accrue and use paid sick leave under this section are not otherwise limited. This six-day accrual limit appears intended to ensure employees have their full sick leave rights both for the instant year and the beginning of the next year. Under the new law, accrued sick leave “shall carry over to the following year of employment,” however, the employer may cap the accrual at no less than 24 hours or three days.

Pre-existing policy

An employer is not required to provide additional paid sick days in accordance with this law as long as it meets these standards:

• The employer has a paid leave policy or paid time off policy already in place.

• The employer makes available an amount of leave that may be used for the same purposes and under the same conditions as specified in the regulation.

• The employer plan satisfies the accrual, carry over, and use requirements as this plan

• The employer provides no less than 24 hours or three days of paid sick leave, or equivalent paid leave or paid time off, for employee use for each year of employment or calendar year or 12-month basis.

For more information of the New Mandated Sick Leave scroll to the end of this newsletter to view full article.Jaenene Maldonado, PHR is principal of JR Consulting based in Claremont, California. Jaenene has more than 18 years of experience in HR and Safety Consulting working with all size and type employers. JR Consulting assists employers with all aspects of compliance including; Employee Handbooks, I-9 Audits, HR Audits, Harassment Training and Safety compliance. For more information, please contact Jaenene at jrconsult@verizon.net. The information provided in this newsletter does not constitute legal advice.

Sources used for portions of the Newsletter include: The State of California Legislative website, The SHRM website, the DOL Website and the California Chamber of Commerce.

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Effective January 1, 2015, it is mandatory that all businesses display an employment poster visable to all employees. Posters are now available at the Chamber office.Cost: $32- non-laminated$48- laminated (ordered upon request.)Call (909) 624-1681 to reserve your poster.

2015 Employment Notice Posters Now Available

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City Update--Outdoor Display and Signs Code ChangesIn response to concerns raised by the Chamber and members of the public about the appearance of commercial areas throughout the City, over the past year City Staff worked closely with the Chamber of Commerce and Village Marketing Group to make revisions to how the City regulates A-Frame signs, outdoor displays, window signage, and temporary banners. Last June staff presented proposed changes to the Planning Commission, which was met with some opposition from a number of business owners within the community. Since this meeting, staff has made revisions in response to some of the concerns raised by the business community. The current proposal is detailed below.

The proposed changes will require A-frame signs to have a black background, be either wood or metal framed, and no more than 42” in height within the Village area and 48” high in the rest of the City. A-framed signs will be permitted on a permanent basis as opposed to be allowed for 60 days per year. In general, signs must be hand-written. Printed material, plastic signs, easels, bulletin board, and individual letter signs will no longer be allowed. However, logos, symbols, figures, or similar character would be allowed to be placed within the black background of the framed sign as long as they do not exceed 25% of the sign face area. This would give businesses the opportunity to personalize their signs, while still keeping the signs professional looking.

Window signage would also be revised to only allow up to 20% of the aggregate window to be covered, per business. While this percentage was increased to 25% in 2010, historically 15% has been the standard and was proposed at the June 2014 public hearing. However, after hearing from a number of business owners concerned with this reduction, staff has re-evaluated this standard and is seeing the 20% standard as a compromise. Holiday window displays will be exempt form this requirement. Mandatory regulatory signs, such as health department regulations, would be excluded from the 20% regulation.

Outdoor display standards are also proposed to be revised. The City’s intent for allowing outdoor displays is to encourage appropriate placement of merchandise along the sidewalk to provide a sample of the goods within the store, which could lead to additional foot traffic into a merchant’s store. However, these requirements are vague and not well defined.

The intent behind the modifications to the outdoor display requirements is to promote an aesthetically pleasing business area by reducing clutter in front of store front windows, while at the same time allowing a limited outdoor display that can serve to attract customers into stores. The proposed chages would allow a single item to

be displayed that relates to the merchandise within the store. Examples of such items are a mannequin dressed in clothes from the store, pedestal stand with a single item, or a wooden barrel with an item perched atop. For those businesses which have private outdoor area more than five-feet from the public right of way, the proposed guidelines would allow additional display area, up to twenty square feet, and not be limited to a single item. Items such as card tables and

clothing racks will be explicitly prohibited, as they tend to detract from the aesthetics of the commercial area.

The final revision would be to the temporary banner requirement which would allow these types of signs for new businesses only, and for no more than 60 consecutive days with a permit. The purpose of the banner is to provide a temporary sign indicating a new business, not be viewed as a form of advertising for particular merchandise or sales. A banner sign will require an over-the-counter permit, unlike the A-frame signs and outdoor displays described above.

The proposed changes are tentatively scheduled to go back to the Planning Commission in March of this year. Any questions related to these potential changes should be directed to the Planning Division at (909) 399-5470.

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Claremont of Commerce Hosts First Women’s Leadership ConferenceClaremont Chamber of Commerce will host a day of motivation, inspiration at fun and their first Women’s Leadership Conference on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 9 a.m.- 3p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont. Presenting sponsor is Claremont Lincoln University.

The conference will be facilitated by nationally recognized speaker and author, Lori Giovannoni. She has shared the platform with authors, entrepreneurs and leaders throughout the nation. She is the recipient of numerous awards and has been recognized for her contributions to the professional development of women throughout the nation. Lori was recognized as an Athena Recipient by the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce as well as Business Woman of the Year. Salt Lake Business Magazine identified Lori as one of “30 Women to Watch.”

Additional speakers include JuliAnn Stitick and Dr. Peg Lamphier, Professor, IGE at Cal Poly Pomona. JuliAnn is a trusted image advisor for top level entrepreneurs globally and organizations crossing every industry, from the Oscars to Lexus, the Golden Globes to Disney and Nordstrom to Kaiser Permanente. Her connoisseur level of expertise is crucial to luxury brands and professionals who bring their A-game to every aspect of business.

Dr. Peg Lamphier is an assistant professor in Interdisciplinary General Education at Cal Poly Pomona. Peg spent the 1980s exploring a multitude of majors at Montana Statue University before finally settling on history.

Cost per person is $100, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Registration is available online at www.claremontchamber.org or by calling (909) 624-1681.

Register Today!

PRESS RELEASE

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Monday, May 11, 2015Shotgun start at 10 a.m.

For more information call (909) 624-1681 or e-mail marlene@claremontchamber.org

Education Classic Golf Tournament

Via Verde Country Club • 1400 Avenida Entrada, San Dimas

Claremont Chamber of Commerce presents the annual

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The Foothill Gold Line light rail project will connect the cities of Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont and Montclair to the growing rail system throughout Los Angeles County. The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority (Construction Authority) is the independent transportation agency responsible for the planning, design and construction of the light rail line along the foothills of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys. The agency completed the first segment of the line, from Union Station to Pasadena in 2003 and is currently on time and on budget to complete construction of the next 11.5-mile segment between Pasadena and Azusa in late September 2015. The Pasadena to Azusa segment is fully funded by Los Angeles County’s Measure R ½-cent sales tax for transportation improvements approved by voters in 2008.

The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority is currently preparing the next segment of the line – Azusa to Montclair – to break ground in 2017. Construction funding is still needed to complete this segment of the line; however, the Construction Authority anticipates that the funding will come from a sales tax measure to be voted on by Los Angeles County voters in November 2016 (San Bernardino County is responsible to fund its portion of the project).

To advance the Azusa to Montclair project to a point where it will be ready for a 2017 ground breaking, the Construction Authority has initiated advanced

engineering for the 12.3-mile rail corridor, six future stations and parking facilities, 26 at-grade (street level) crossings, all needed bridge structures and more. Additionally, work is also underway to develop the art and design concepts for each of the six future stations. Station Design and Art Review (SDAR) committees, appointed by their respective station cities, have recently resumed work and will spend the next year finalizing plans to go to city councils for approval in 2016.

Later this year, the Construction Authority plans to host community meetings in the Azusa to Montclair segment cities. If you have not already, sign up to receive project updates on the Construction Authority’s website – www.foothillgoldline.org - to receive information about these meetings.

Easy ways to stay connected with the Foothill Gold Line:

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Foothill Gold Line January/February Update

Helping your loved one, and you…Claremont Place Senior Living assists our independent, assisted and memory care residents in a way that is familiar and flexible-on their schedule, not ours. Here we offer all the experiences of home with the convenience of a nurturing and caring support team. Helping our residents live enriching lives is our highest priority. Smiles on their faces, those come naturally.

Look for our exciting new programs this year: Blue Marble Therapeutic Gaming Technology, Cal Poly Pomona’s Chapter of the Harvard College Alzheimer’s Buddies program, and the Alzheimer’s Association “Memories in the Making” art therapy classes.

Member Spotlight-- Claremont Place Senior Living

120 W. San Jose Ave. Claremont, 91711 • (909) 447-5259 • www.claremontplace.com

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Commercial Specialist

310 N. Indian Hill Blvd. •Claremont, CA 91711Tel: (877) 398-4072 • (909) 398-4072

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Back row: Keith Stump and Sam Acuna, Claremont Print; Bob Fagg, Sonja Stump Photography; Jim Elsasser, Claremont Unified School District; Tom Traffas, Golden State Water Company; Ryan Zimmerman, Wheeler Steffen Sotheby’s Int. Realty; Stephanie Testa, Options In Home Care and Linda Sarancha, ChairFront row: Tracey Stoll, Mt. San Antonio Gardens

Left to Right: Nicholas Neece, Wheeler Steffen Sotheby’s International Realty; Jami White, Paints and Paddles; Ron Coleman, Ronald Coleman Advisors; Jim Prust and Debra White, ConductAbility; Lori Magnusen, Cintas Corporation; and Linda Sarancha, Chair

December New Members December Renewing Members

Back Row: Kim Childers, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin; Corey McCroskey, Coates Cyclery; Marc Winter, Taylor, Simonsen & Winer, LLP; Bryen Myricks, Wells Fargo Bank; John Drake, California Bank & Trust; Katherine Hauser Rubel, Claremont Consortium; Eric Martinez, State Farm Insurance; Arvee Robinson, Arvee Robinson International; Jane Woods, Haynes Family of Programs; Jack Lightfoot, Lightfoot, Ralls & Lightfoot LLP, CPA; Andrew Behnke, Past ChairFront Row: Garry Huffmeier, Chaffey Auto Body; Megan Morris, Route 66 Self Storage; Rebecca Hamm, First Street Gallery Art Center; Peggy Del Torro, Los Angeles Times Media Group; Jessica Pfahler, Claremont Courier and Christine Weinerth, the Claremont Club;

Left to Right: Vicky Prince, Function 1122, LLC; Jonathan Jaidar, Synergy One Lending; Andrew Behnke, Past Chair

January New Members January Renewing Members

Orthopaedic Medical Group and ARC Physical Therapy

935 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont(909) 621-3426

Ribbon Cuttings

Claremont Modern Dentistry405 W. Foothill Blvd. Ste. 104. Claremont

(909) 626-1236

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Renewing Members

93 YearsClaremont Courier

84 YearsInland Valley Daily Bulletin

40+ YearsQuackenbos-Bell Commercial Real Estate

Claremont University Consortium

35+ YearsThe Claremont Club

PVHMCShernoff Bidart Echeverria, LLP

30+ YearsSome Crust Bakery

California Bank & TrustWalter’s Restaurant

25+ YearsBest, Best & Krieger

Pilgrim PlaceTaylor, Simonson & Winter LLP

First Street Gallery Art Center

20+ YearsLightfoot, Ralls & Lightfoot, LLP,CPA

Claremont American Little League

15+ YearsMotel 6 (Formally Hotel Claremont)

Our Lady Of The Assumption ChurchTutti Mangia Italian Grill

A Kline ChocolatierWells Fargo Bank

David Seccombe, DDS

10+ YearsOptometric Vision Center of Claremont

VMA Communications, Inc.

Dee Ann Estupinian, Broadview MortgageWisemoney Solutions

5+ YearsArvee Robinson International LLCAuto Club of Southern California

The Bath WorkshopClaremont Smile Design

Integrative BodyworkInter Valley Health Plan

Life Bliss FoundationPomona Valley Health Center

ArbonneChaffey Auto BodyElizabeth Baxt MFT

Salon LuxeZoe TeBeau, I.S.A

Tattle Tails

1+ Years4 C’s Finecraft Jewelers

Bruening DentistryClaremont Serenity Dentistry

Coates CycleryHaynes Family of Programs

Route 66 Self StorageBuddhamouse Emporium

Eric Martinez, State Farm InsuranceBright Prospect

First Baptist Church of ClaremontLos Angeles Times Digital Media Group

Plastic Surgery So Cal Medical Group, Inc.Telegraph 360

Granite Creek Community ChurchLeisure Living of Claremont

World Gardens Cafe

New MembersPaints and Paddles

Furnishings218 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont

(909) 360-3733

ConductAbilityNon-profit

www.conductablility.org(909) 587-5974

Ronald Coleman AdvisorsFinancial Planning

131 Spring St. Claremont(909) 480-4144

Cintas CorporationFacility Services RentalsLori Magnusen, Rep

(909) 930-9096

Function 1122 LLCRetail

www.function1122.com(844) 730-1122

Nicholas Neece, Wheeler Steffen Sotheby’s International Realty

Realtor500 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont

(909) 447-7706

Jonathan Jaidar, Synergy One Lending Mortgage Firm

101 N. Indian Hill Blvd. C1-207, Claremont(909) 992-0062

Re/Max ResourcesReal Estate Brokerage

101 N. Indian Hill Blvd. C1-208, Claremont(909) 398-1166

Sonnie S. Faires, Nerium International Skin Care

(909) 261-0234

Claremont Mazda508 Auto Center Dr. Claremont

(909) 568-0777

Ribbon Cuttings

Kut Haus Salon123 Yale Ave. Claremont

(909) 621-4906

Committee MeetingsFebruary 2015

4 8:00 a.m. V.M.G (Council Chambers)12 Noon Marketing/PR 17 7:30 a.m. Government Relations Committe (DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont)23 Noon Membership/Ambassadors24 7:30 a.m. Board Meeting

Dates and times subject to change. Unless noted, meetings are held at the Chamber office.

Return Service Requested

A reservation made is a reservation paid for ALL events. Payment must be made by cash, check, Visa or Mastercard prior to or on the day of the event. Please check in at registration even if you have pre-paid.

Tuesday, February 10Networking Breakfast

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Sponsored By:

The Gas Company

Networking: Self-Intros

DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont555 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont

Chamber Members: $15 (pre-registration)

$17 at the doorPotential Members: $20 (by reservation only)

RSVP by February 7th

Thursday, February 12Claremont Young Professionals

Networking Mixer5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Nuno’s Bistro & Bar2440 W. Arrow Rte. Ste 4A, Upland

Monday, February 16Office Closed

Thursday, February 26Ribbon Cutting

12:00 p.m.

Hendricks Pharmacy137 Harvard Ave. Claremont

Thursday, February 26Chamber Mixer

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Orthopaedic Medical Group and ARC Physical Therapy

935 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont

RSVP to all events by calling (909) 624-1681 or emailing

marlene@claremontchamber.org

SAVE THE DATES:Friday, March 6

Women’s Leadership Conference9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Presented by: Claremont Lincoln University

DoubleTree By Hilton Claremont555 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont

Cost: $100 per personRegister online at www.claremontchamber.org

or call (909) 624-1681

Monday, May 11Education Classic Golf

TournamentShotgun at 10 a.m.

Via Verde Country Club1400 Avenida Entrada, San Dimas

Visit www.claremontchamber.org for more information

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The New Mandated Sick Leave also known as the “Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act

of 2014…What Every Employer Should Know?

By Jaenene Maldonado –PHR Consultant

A law was passed last week in California that is finding some employers feeling a little “sick”. The law referred to

as the “Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014” or AB 1522 has been quite controversial since it

requires employers of all sizes and almost all industries, for the first time to pay sick leave to their employees.

What is AB 1522?

Assembly Bill 1522 was signed into law by Governor Brown on September 10th

, 2014. This bill will change the way

almost every employer in California handles their sick pay plans. Most important if an employer doesn’t offer sick

pay plans now, they will be required to do so starting July 1, 2015.

Who qualifies?

While many laws in California have size requirements, meaning a certain threshold of employees, AB 1522 does no

such thing. Therefore an employer with as little as one employee would be required to offer this benefit.

There are a few (very few) exceptions of companies that don’t have to comply with this law. They are: employees

covered by collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with certain provisions, construction industry employees

covered by a CBA, providers of in-home supportive services, and certain individuals employed in the airline

industry.

When is an employee eligible?

An employee who, after July 1, 2015, works in California for 30 or more days within a year from the

commencement of employment is entitled to paid sick days.

What is the accrual requirement?

The law requires that the employee will accrue paid sick leave at a rate of no less than one hour for every 30 hours

worked. Exempt employees will be deemed to work 40 hours per week for accrual purposes, unless their normal

workweek schedule is less than 40 hours, in which case they will accrue paid sick leave based upon that normal

workweek.

When does the accrual begin?

Per the regulation an employee shall be entitled to use accrued paid sick days beginning on the 90th

day of

employment, after which day the employee may use paid sick days as they are accrued. Of course an employer can

offer accrued sick time sooner than 90 days if it chooses.

Accrual Carry Over

According to the legislation, accrued paid sick days shall carry over to the following year of employment. However,

an employer may limit an employee’s use of paid sick days to 24 hours or three days in each year of employment.

This section shall be satisfied and no accrual or carry over is required if the full amount of leave is received at the

beginning of each year, in accordance with the bill.

Maximum Accrual Rate

An employer has no obligation under this section to allow an employee’s total accrual of paid sick leave to exceed

48 hours or 6 days, provided that an employee’s rights to accrue and use paid sick leave under this section are not

otherwise limited. This six-day accrual limit appears intended to ensure the employee has their full sick leave rights

both for the instant year and the beginning of the next year.

Pre-existing policy

An employer is not required to provide additional paid sick days in accordance with this law as long as it meets

these standards:

The employer has a paid leave policy or paid time off policy already in place.

The employer makes available an amount of leave that may be used for the same purposes and under the

same conditions as specified in the regulation.

The employer plan satisfies the accrual, carry over, and use requirements as this plan

The employer provides no less than 24 hours or three days of paid sick leave, or equivalent paid leave or

paid time off, for employee use for each year of employment or calendar year or 12-month basis.

What happens at termination?

As most employers know, if you offer vacation pay in California it is considered wages and therefore any unused

accrued time must be paid out upon termination. THE GOOD NEWS…..this is not required or the case for this

regulation. An employer is NOT required to provide compensation to an employee for accrued, unused paid sick

days upon termination, resignation, retirement, or other separation from employment.

If an employee separates from an employer and is rehired by the employer within one year from the date of

separation, previously accrued and unused paid sick days shall be reinstated. The employee shall be entitled to use

those previously accrued and unused paid sick days and to accrue additional paid sick days upon rehiring.

Advance Sick Days

An employer may lend paid sick days to an employee in advance of accrual, at the employer’s discretion and with

proper documentation

Replacement Worker

Under this bill, an employer cannot require employees to locate a replacement worker to cover days on which the

employee uses paid sick days. This is a common practice in the restaurant and retail industries and it is unclear

how those industries will deal with this challenge.

Employers Responsibilities

The employer is required under this bill to provide written notice to all employees that sets forth the

amount of paid sick leave available or paid time off leave. This can be done on their itemized wage

statement or in a separate document provided on the designated pay date with the employee’s

paycheck. This would be a good time to see if your payroll provider can add this information (along with

any accrued vacation) on the employee paycheck to insure this requirement is met.

The employer must make sure to have the correct notices and postings that should be out early next

year.

The employer will also be responsible for recordkeeping at least 3 years for documenting the hours

worked and paid sick days accrued and used by the employee.

Other Recommendations

Employers need to update all policy, procedures and employee handbooks. Employers should educate their

managers and supervisors and HR departments on the new law and make sure they understand how to handle

sick leave requests.

While we have listed many of the aspects of this regulation, it is quite in depth and this article is not all

inclusive. For the actual regulation the link is listed here:

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140AB1522

How can JR Consulting?

JR Consulting can assist in writing new policies and procedures and in updating

an existing employee handbook or creating a new handbook for employers

who don’t currently have one.

Jaenene Maldonado, PHR is principal of JR Consulting based in Claremont, California. Jaenene has more than 18

years of experience in HR and Safety Consulting working with all size and type employers. JR Consulting assistsemployers with all aspects of compliance including; Employee Handbooks, I-9 Audits, HR Audits, Harassment

Training and Safety compliance. For more information, please contact Jaenene at jrconsult@verizon.net.

The information provided in this newsletter does not constitute legal advice.

Sources used for portions of the Newsletter include: The State of California Legislative website, The SHRM website, the DOL Website and the

California Chamber of Commerce.