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18By: California ChamberWe have an employee who is going out on pregnancy disabilityleave (PDL), and following that, baby bonding leave. I knowwe have to continue health benefits for an employee on federalFamily Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, but do we have tocontinue to accrue vacation and sick leave during this time?No. There is no law that requires an employer to continue toaccrue vacation and sick leave when an employee goes out ona leave of absence. It is best to develop a policy that addressesthis issue and to apply it uniformly to all leaves of absence soas to avoid any adverse impact.Benefits Continuation-The only law that requirescontinuation of benefits is for health and welfare benefitswhen an employee goes on FMLA leave.Under FMLA, an employer is obligated to continue healthand welfare benefits for up to 12 weeks. Additionally, in asituation such as the one described above, the employee onlygets the first 12 weeks of health benefits.When the initial 12 weeks has passed, even if the employee istaking baby bonding time under the California Family RightsAct (CFRA), her health benefits end, unless the employer’spolicy or practice is to continue them for a longer period.Some Things are Too Toxic To Trash!Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste And E-Waste theRight Way. City of La Puente to Host Free HouseholdHazardous & E-Waste RoundupJuly 8, 20069:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.La Puente Park501 N. Glendora Avenue, La PuenteLabor LawThe PDL law alone does not require the employer to providehealth insurance while an employee is on PDL. If the employerprovides health benefits for other temporary disability leaves,however, the employer must provide benefits for PDL to thesame extent and for the same length of time.If PDL is unpaid leave and the employee normally pays aportion of her insurance premium, she should pay her share ofthe premium to the employer monthly by cash or check.Employee-Paid Coverage-The Consolidated OmnibusBudget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) requiresemployers with 20 or more employees to offer all employeescovered by health care the option of continuing to be coveredby the company’s group health insurance plan at the worker’sown expense for a specific period after employment ends.If an employee does not qualify for FMLA and goes out on anyother leave (that is, workers’ compensation, PDL or any internalleave an employer might offer), it is considered a reduction inhours and, therefore, triggers COBRA notices/rights.Some policies, however, allow an employee to remain on thecompany policy as if she/he were actively employed when onan approved leave of absence for a limited duration, ratherthan requiring the employee to go on COBRA.This option could eliminate a great deal of paperwork andsome costs for both employer and employee, but it is prudentto check with your broker and/or carrier to verify that this isan allowable option.Resuming Benefits-When an employee goes out on a protectedleave of absence and returns, benefits must be resumed uponthe employee’s reinstatement in the same manner and at thesame levels as provided when the leave began, without anynew qualification period, physical exam, etc.Household Hazardous Waste includes paints, glues,pesticides, oils, solvents, cleansers, old medicine, and carand dry-cell batteries.E-Waste includes computer monitors, televisions, VCRs,stereos, fax machines, computer keyboards and cellulartelephones.Improper disposal of these materials can pollute theenvironment and endanger children and pets.•••••Limit of 15 gallons or 125 lbs. per vehicleDo not mix materials, keep original labels oncontainersPut in a sturdy box in the trunk of your carNo waste from business will be acceptedNo explosives, ammunition or radioactivematerials will be acceptedFor more information, call the L.A. County Hotline at1 (888) CLEAN LA-(1-888-253-2652)Small Business ConsultingThe SBDC is an economic development project of theU.S. Small Business Administration and the CaliforniaCommunity Colleges, operating as a full service businessassistance center. The SBDC services include one-on-onebusiness counseling, loan application assistance, businessdevelopment seminars, and onsite consulting.Please call the SBDC at 800-450-7232 to schedule yourconsultation, or to register for an upcoming workshop.Small Business Loans and Other OptionsIs an SBA loan right for you? What is the proper wayto finance your Business? Do you need a loan or line ofcredit? The various types of loans that are available tobusinesses will be discussed.Tuesday, June 13, 20065:30pm-7:30pmIrwindale

IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEStreet Address: 16102 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA 91706Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2307, Irwindale, CA 91706-1168Phone: (626)960-6606 • Fax:(626) 960-3868E-Mail: info@irwindalechamber.orgWebsite: www.irwindalechamber.org2006 BOARD OF DIRECTORSChair of the Board: Vee Clark SCE Federal Credit Union1st Vice Chair: Kevin McDonald Foothill Transit2nd Vice Chair: Marissa Buckisch Picasso’s Cafe*Bakery*CateringTreasurer: Elisa Clifford Southern California EdisonSecretary: Jerry Selby Dick Martin Sales & LeasingPast Chair: Gilbert Ruiz Miller Brewing CompanyDirectors: Vance Baugham SGV Economic PartnershipDennis Chiappetta Athens ServicesJohn Gasparian American ReclamationCathy Gonzalez Securitas Security ServicesSam KimAyutla Meat MarketAtisthan Roach Vulcan MaterialsJesus Rodriguez Decore-Ative SpecialtiesMark Rodriguez Ready Pac ProduceKim Travanty Vineyard BankRobert Weil CalwaxDirectors Robert Griego Interim City ManagerEx-officio: Lisa Bailey President/CEOStaff: Dominique Yates Membership Event ManagerVeronica Orosco Administrative AssistantCHAMBER MEETINGSAmbassadors1st Tuesday8:00 a.m. at the ChamberBoard of Directors 4th Monday3:00 p.m. at the ChamberEnvironmental Committee 1st Wednesday12:00 noon at the ChamberLuncheons2nd Thursday (Dark July & August)Location VariesBusiness Development TBD.Networking Breakfast 4th Thursday at Picasso’s Cafe7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.ToastmastersEvery Wednesday at Irwindale Community7:00 a.m. (Visitors always welcome!)IRWINDALE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONSAm-Vets Post 11316124 Calle de Paseo, Irwindale, CA 91806Meets 1st Friday at Am-Vets Park (626) 338-4440 Ben AguayoIrwindale Educational FoundationP.O. Box 2307, Irwindale, CA 91706-1168Board Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. at the ChamberIrwindale Lions ClubP.O. Box 2093, Irwindale, CA 91706Meets Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m. at Covina BowlIrwindale-Salvatierra, GTO, Mexico Sister City CorporationP.O. Box 2054, Irwindale, CA 91706Meets 2nd Tuesday, City Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.Knights of Columbus5223 N. Morada Street, Irwindale, CA 91706Meets 1st Wednesday, 8:00 p.m., at the Hall behind stone churchon Morada StreetSociedad Progresista Mexicana, Inc.(626) 337-1193 Antonio SalazarMeets once a month (usually Tuesday), City Council ChambersV.F.W. Irwindale Post 9895P.O. Box 2054, Irwindale, CA 91706Meets 3rd Thursday at 4117 Alderson Street, Baldwin Park, CACity of IrwindaleCity Hall5050 Irwindale AvenueIrwindale, CA 91706-1168Phone: (626) 430-2200Fax: (626) 962-4209 (City Hall)Fax: (626) 962-2018 (Building Dept.)Website: www.ci.irwindale.ca.use-mail: postoffice@ci.irwindale.ca.usCity CouncilMayor: Julian A. MirandaMayor Pro Tem: H. Manuel OrtizCouncil Members: Mark A. Breceda, David Fuentes,and Joseph F. TapiaCity Council Meetings2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at City HallCity StaffInterm City Manager:Assistant City Manager:Dir. of Public Works/City Engineer:Finance Director & City Treasurer:Interm Dir. of Planning:Personnel Manager:Economic Development Manager:Deputy City Clerk:Robert GriegoCamille DiazKwok TamAbraham De DiosVincente MasKathy GuerreroElaine CullenLinda KimbroPlanning CommissionChair: Larry Burrola Vice Chair:Richard ChicoCommissioners: Suzanne Gomez, Robert E. Hartman and Arthur R TapiaParks & Recreation CommissionChair: Dan Diaz Vice Chair: Belen ZepedaCommissioners: Erlinda Duran, Paula Fraijo,and Carol HernandezSenior Citizen CommissionChair: David Martinez Vice Chair: Maggie GuzmanCommissioners: Stella Breceda,Nellie Tapia and Patricia Trippy********************************************Library..................................(626) 430-2229City Librarian: Pat Sullivan5050 Irwindale Avenue Fax: (626) 430-2266Recreation...............................(626) 430-222416053 Calle de Paseo Fax: (626) 962-3022Recreation Manager: Dan GrijalvaRecreation Supervisor: Carol AcostaRecreation Supervisor: Priscilla ZepedaSenior Center..........................(626) 430-228316116 Arrow Highway Fax: (626) 430-2275Senior Citizen Coordinator: Jackie DelgadoAssistant To Senior Citizen Coordinator: Sara PonceService Yard............................(626) 430-228016034 Calle del NortePublic Works Manager: Mike Rados********************************************Police DepartmentInterim Chief of Police: Ron IngelsEmergency......................... 9-1-1Phone (non emergency)...(626) 430-22445050 Irwindale Avenue Fax: (626) 856-0471Los Angeles County Fire- Irwindale StationEmergency......................... 9-1-1Phone (non emergency)...(626) 337-891915546 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale19

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