Out & About With Donna
Rossberg Installed as Chairman of the Board
This past Wednesday, Kirk Rossberg, was installed as Chairman of the Board by Assembly member Al Muratsuchi, 66th District in a virtual ceremony. The Rossberg family opened Torrance Bakery in 1984 in a 1,200-foot-space with seven employees. Today it employs more than 75 people in two locations sprawling over 14,000 square feet and draws shoppers to Old Torrance seeking cakes, pastries and sandwiches.

As chairman of the board, Rossberg will be responsible for chairing meetings of the Board of Directors, managing and providing leadership to the Board of Directors and acting as a direct liaison between the board and the chamber staff.

“Kirk is a strategic thinker and has the ability to set and achieve goals.  The Chamber membership will benefit under his leadership,” stated Donna Duperron, President and CEO.

Rossberg responsibilities will begin July 1, 2020.


News
Torrance Chamber Joins Coalition to Oppose SB1383
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce joined the California Chamber of Commerce coalition to oppose SB1383 (Jackson). This bill, deemed a job killer, will significantly harm small employers in California by requiring all employers to provide 12-weeks of protected leave each year and threatening them with litigation for any unintentional mistake.

In addition to joining the coalition, the Chamber also contacted legislators to voice opposition.

“Now is not the time to place costly burdens on employers who are struggling to reopen and rebuild,” said Jennifer Barrera, CalChamber executive vice president... Read More Here.
Biz Help For You: Duperron Featured On Local Podcast
Donna Duperron, President & CEO, is featured on Biz Help For You by Candy Messer,  Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll Services . Click Here and listen to hear how joining a local chamber helps you!

"Are you an entrepreneur or a leader of a company and wonder if being a member of your local chamber is right for you? Do you ponder what the benefits are of joining? Would you like to know what opportunities exist for you as a member of the chamber? Tune in as I discuss these topics with the CEO of the Torrance Chamber of Commerce Donna Duperron, and she’ll educate us the things your local chamber does to help you be successful."
 Apply for a Temporary Part-Time Position with the 2020 Census. 
This is a great opportunity for those who are 18 years of age and older & meet other qualifications. The online application process should take about 30 minutes and will include some assessment questions about your education, work, and other experience (no resume is needed). Click Here for the Informational Flye r . For the online application, visit the 2020 Census Jobs Website . To access the Job Fair Registration Link, Click Here .
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Enforcement Begins July 1
As previously reported, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect on January 1, 2020, but the earliest date the California Attorney General could enforce the law was July 1, 2020. That day is quickly approaching and, despite a lack of final CCPA regulations for employers to rely on, it looks like the Attorney General will not delay enforcing the law. Read More Here.
Telebriefing for Restaurants, Businesses, & Chambers by Dept. of Public Health
On Thursday, July 2nd at 2:00pm, the LA County Dept. of Public Health is offering updates by officials for the novel coronavirus, explain key indicators that are being monitored by Public Health, and spend time answering questions . Click Here to Learn More.
Factors to Keep in Mind When Rehiring Furloughed Employees
"We are gearing up to restart our business soon. We furloughed several employees. Are there any concerns about rehiring? When we furloughed these people, we didn’t consider it  a layoff  because we knew we would be rehiring them soon."

Are these questions running through your head? Click Here to read more about the factors you need to consider in rehiring.
Temporary Eviction Moratorium & Rent Freeze Extended to July 31
The temporary eviction moratorium covers:
  • all residential & commercial tenants in LA County, except those who live or conduct business in cities with their own eviction moratoria; and
  • it includes a ban on evictions for nonpayment of rent, if the tenant can show they have been financially impacted by the health emergency, among other protections.

The order also extends the temporary rent freeze in the unincorporated areas of LA County. This means property owners may not increase rent for rental units or spaces covered by LA County’s Rent Stabilization & Mobile Home Rent Stabilization ordinances. Actions are retroactive to March 4, 2020.
Creating a Return to Work Plan: CalChamber Discussion & Free Checklist
In  Episode 75  of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank is joined by employment law experts Bianca Saad and Matthew Roberts to discuss what employers should consider when drafting return to work guidelines. Click Here to Listen.

A free CalChamber checklist designed to help employers develop a COVID-19 return-to-work plan is available by Clicking Here.  
Education Update: UC Students Must Ready for an Online, Socially Distanced Fall
The majority of UC campuses have released guidelines and policies for the next school year. UC guidelines call for the vast majority of classes to be taught online, sparsely populated dorms and regular symptom surveys of students and employees. Read More.

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