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MONDAY MEMO Call to Action Oppose $1 million energy cost shift. Write a letter today! SENTRI Pedestrian Lane Participate in pilot program. regional technology alliance Attend the Big eSchmooze. Trade Mission Travel to the business heartland of Mexico. Reshaping Healthcare The practical, the political and the possible. Strong Mayor-Strong Council Support November 2 Proposition. Legal Committee Make sure your employee arbitration clause will get you to arbitration. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS 8/11 Business After Five 8/12 MAAC Breakfast 8/17 Get Connected Breakfast 8/25 2004 Golf Classic 9/11 World Memorial Tribute |
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CHAMBER CONNECTION MBC Speaker Series Mexico's Ambassador to the U.S. ABC Committee San Diegans Get Tony Award Fever Business Roundtable for Education Spotlight on Alan Bersin Business Alliance Join the Chamber's Referral Group Chamber Benefits Long Term Care Insurance |
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FEATURED MEMBERS What's Playing at the Starlight Theatre Grand Opening of Trident Properties Group Recycle unwanted electronics with Hewlett-Packard and Office Depot |
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Perspective of the Chamber's Legal Committee PAID FAMILY LEAVE – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Craig E. Hunsaker, Fish & Richardson, PC Matthew Schenck, Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP California's Paid Family Leave (PFL) took effect January 1, 2004. PFL covers all California employers; however, many remain unaware or uncertain of its requirements. PFL provides partial wage replacement to employees who miss work to care for a seriously ill child, spouse, parent or domestic partner, or to bond with their newborn or newly adopted child, or child newly placed in foster care. The Program is employee-paid through increased paycheck withholdings for State Disability Insurance (SDI). Employees cannot file PFL claims until July 1, 2004. PFL pays up to 55 percent of lost wages (capped at $728/week) for up to six weeks during a one-year period. Employees must file a claim with the Employment Development Department (EDD), which administers PFL, no later than 41 days after the first day the employee is eligible for a compensable benefit. Benefits are paid out of the State Disability Fund. There is a seven (7) day, unpaid waiting period before PFL benefits kick in. Employers may require employees who accrue vacation to use up to two weeks (10 days) of their accrued vacation before receiving benefits. Employees are not eligible for PFL if already receiving SDI, Unemployment Insurance or Workers' Compensation benefits. Pregnancy disability leaves and family care leave for bonding with a newborn child are considered one disability benefit period. PFL must be taken concurrently with other leaves under existing laws. PFL was not intended to bestow additional leaves upon employees already entitled to other protected leaves; it simply provides partial pay during that leave. If an employee is not eligible for a protected leave under state or federal law, then the employee remains entitled to PFL benefits; however, there is no right to reinstatement following an absence for PFL. Additionally, an employer can have a policy that vacation, sick leave or PTO benefits will not accrue during a PFL absence. Since January 1, 2004, employers have been required to give all new hires written notice of PFL rights and benefits. Any employee who takes a PFL leave on or after July 1, 2004 must be given another notice of their PFL rights and benefits. Employers must also have PFL claim forms available for employee use. Further information about PFL is available on the EDD websiteor on the California Chamber of Commerce website. |
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 AUGUST CHEAP EATSWOODSTOCK'S PIZZA 6548 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115 If there is one thing this Cheap Eater loves about Woodstock's Pizza, it's the options. Not only are all of the personal-sized menu items (plus an all-you-can-drink soft drink!) under $10, but there are also tons of choices when it comes to each dish. Pizza lovers can choose from creamy garlic, tomato barbecue, pesto or classic read sauce; whole wheat or white crust; and an unbeatable selection of toppings that range from pepperonis and mushrooms to artichokes and almonds. Classic combos ($7.74) include Monty's Revenge with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, onions and extra cheese, the BBQ Bird with BBQ chicken, red onions, bacon, tomato BBQ sauce and extra cheese, and the Garden Delite with broccoli, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, artichoke hearts and half the cheese for the figure-conscious cheap eater. You can also create your own pizza from an assortment of fresh and gourmet toppings and sauces (prices start at $5.54). Just like the pizzas, there are a variety of salads to pick from, all of which can be customized. You can add or remove chicken from the Asian Chicken, Chicken Caesar, Spinach, Greek, House and Antipasto salads ($3.49-$6.99). With great prices like these, you will want to save room for an order of Wilde Bread, bakery fresh dough, seasoned with garlic and herbs and served with ranch or classic red sauce ($3.49); or Frosted CinnaBread, warm desert pie smothered with brown sugar, cinnamon and icing ($2.99). At Woodstock's Pizza, the choice is yours, my friend! |
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Leveraging its robust membership, collaborations with other organizations and political access, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce's business advocacy team initiates legislation and lobbies for policies that create a stronger pro-business environment. |