​OPPOSE - SB 1276 On behalf of the above coalition, we respectfully oppose SB 1276, which represents an unprecedented encroachment into consumer privacy and would be a reversal of California's leadership and direction on privacy over the last decade. While the bill espouses laudable goals of mobility planning and integration, equitable access, and safety, all of these goals can be accomplished without violating or circumventing existing laws protecting consumer privacy, contrary to what t [...]

Many California workers will be eligible for COVID-19 supplemental sick leave under a bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that extends the paid time off through the beginning of this fall.Here’s what to know about Assembly Bill 84.Who does this cover?The new law only applies to businesses with 26 employees or more, and covers workers who are unable to work or telework for COVID-related reasonsWhat do workers get?Under the bill, employers will be required to give workers as much as [...]

The City of West Hollywood has ratified an Emergency Executive Order and approved a Resolution to implement COVID-19 vaccine verification requirements, which will apply to Covered Businesses and City Facilities.The Emergency Executive Order was first issued by the City of West Hollywood’s City Manager on September 10, 2021, following the direction of the West Hollywood City Council.After issuance of the City’s Order, the LA County Health Officer issued, on September 17, 2021, simila [...]

​At today's LA County BOS meeting, the Board of Supervisors supported Dr. Barbara Ferrer's recommendation to move forward with the vaccine mandate. Here is the presentation from the Public Health Dept, with the recommendations on the final page (page 17). The update HOO is expected to be released by the end of this week. The first vaccination dose will be required by October 7 and the second by November 4. Here are the specifics: Require vaccine verification or a negative te [...]

New applicants for California’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program will be able to apply in the funding round opening on September 9 and continuing through September 30. The program provides grants of $5,000 to $25,000 to small businesses hurt by the pandemic. Businesses are eligible based on annual revenue as documented in their most recent tax return.New funding rounds were made possible by an additional $1.5 billion in funding authorized in a relief package signed by [...]