A job killer bill that mandates a new protected leave of absence passed the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee yesterday.

SB 63 (Jackson; D-Santa Barbara) prohibits an employer from refusing to allow an employee with more than 12 months of service with the employer, who has at least 1,250 hours of service with the employer during the previous 12-month period, and who works at a worksite in which the employer employs at least 20 employees within 75 miles, to take up to 12 weeks of parental leave to bond with a new child within one year of the child’s birth, adoption, or foster care placement. The bill also prohibits an employer from refusing to maintain and pay for coverage under a group health plan for an employee who takes this leave.

CalChamber has identified SB 63 as a job killer because the legislation targets and could significantly harm small employers in California with as few as 20 employees by adding to the existing burden under which they already struggle. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. vetoed a similar, but narrower, proposal just last year. Read More...

The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is proud to present the first annual Summer Fest, an event to benefit the Junior Leadership Torrance Program! This program is designed to provide an opportunity for high school sophomores to explore career paths by visiting local corporations, non-profits, and municipalities.

Summer Fest is a community event that features delicious food, live music, and a silent auction. The festivities will be held in front of The Depot Restaurant in the heart of Downtown Torrance on Sunday August 20th from 4pm-9pm.

This is an excellent opportunity for our members to become involved, and luckily spots are still open for new committee members and volunteers! As a committee member you’d be able to promote a great cause for the city you love, and be part of the action! Join in on the fun and serve your community all at once- come celebrate Summer Fest with us!