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The EAOC Weekly
June 4, 2025
UPCOMING SPEAKER SCHEDULE:
June 11, 2025: Lydia Pooler with Jub Jub Interactive
June 8, 2025: Dr. Lauren Artaserse with One Spine Chiropractic
Legal Update From Labor Attorney Jonathan Judge
Staying on top of new legislation couldn’t be easier for EAOC members, since we have Labor Attorney Jonathan Judge in our roster!
Jonathan Judge, Partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, advises employers in various labor and employment law matters, including drug testing, mass layoffs (WARN), disparate impact analysis, immigration compliance, trade secrets, privacy, technology in the workplace, piece rate compensation, municipal and state sick leave, local, state and federal minimum wage law, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
At this week’s morning meeting, members received details on California’s Legislative Updates for 2025. Some key takeaways were:
Minimum Wage Rates
•The minimum wage in California (January 2025) is $16.50 per hour for all employers.
Some local minimum wage increases on July 1, 2025, include:
•Berkeley: $19.18 per hour
•City of Los Angeles: $17.87 per hour
•Los Angeles County (unincorporated areas): $17.81 per hour
•Emeryville: $19.90 per hour
•Pasadena: $18.04 per hour
•San Francisco: $19.90 per hour
•Santa Monica: $17.81 per hour
•Review the applicable local minimum wage for all employees (including remote employees)
Civil Rights Council – New AI Regulations
•March 21, 2025, the CA Civil Rights Council adopted its final regulations regarding automated decision-making systems.
•Could include a wide-range of tools such as AI systems to assist in hiring, firing, promotion, cost-cutting, etc.
•Comment phase passed on February 24, 2025.
•Once the final regulations are approved by the Office of Administrative Law and published by the Secretary of State, they will likely become effective on July 1, 2025.
We are incredibly lucky to have Jonathan as a member of our team, and to keep us informed and current, ESPECIALLY during times like these.
Jonathan provides pro bono legal work for employers through Public Counsel and is a member of several Orange County industry organizations.
To learn more about new legislation, or to discuss your business needs with Jonathan, please visit www.aalrr.com.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Happy Friday EAOC!
We had a great in-person meeting this week, along with a few members joining us via Zoom. A big thank-you to Sammy for the delicious comfort food breakfast!
Jonathan Judge, a partner at AALRR, and our longtime trusted Labor Law Attorney, gave an insightful presentation on the latest and upcoming labor laws that we should all keep an eye on.
Thank you to our Board Members for attending the board meeting. It looks like we may have finalized the date for our upcoming cruise—Katie will confirm and update us soon!
Our recent Happy Hour Lunch at La Chiquita wasn't as well attended as last time, but it was still filled with laughter, great food, and fun company.
Next week, our presenter will be Lydia Pooler from Jub Jub Interactive, classified as a Website Designer. We look forward to hearing from her!
Have a great weekend!
- Ron
Ron Dymek
DYMEK’S FREEDOM PLUMBING
EAOC 2022-2025 President
JUNE CELEBRATIONS
Happy EAOC Anniversary
6 Yrs - Lisa McCune - Affinity24
7 Yrs - David Schaefer - Schaef-Air
BIRTHDAY BONANZA
6/10 - Dr. Lauren Artaserse - One Spine Chiropractic
6/15 - Susan Klaren - CMG Financial
6/28 - Greg Peterson - Sadler Roofing
6/29 - Tracy Roberts - Law Office of Tracy J. Roberts
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
6/4 - Andy & Helga Ross - Emeritus Member
6/23 - Rick & Cherry Baker - PAV-KOTE, Inc.
6/24 - Karyn & Brian Hadley - Rite-Loom
Please Note: If the ‘Celebration Information’ above is incorrect or missing, please email the correct information to the EAOC office immediately.
IEA INSIDE STORY
The International Executives Association wants to know what’s happening amongst its chapters! Do you have news that you would like to share with EAOC’s parent Association? Have you won an award or written a book? Do you have a big event coming up? Simply email the details to Executive Director Lisa Jordan at director@ieaweb.com, and she’ll share with all IEA chapters!
INTERNATIONAL MEMBER PROFILES
Is your International Executives’ Association member profile accurate? Every EAOC member is featured on the IEA website’s 3000+ member directory, which makes it easy to find somebody if you have a vacation home, are traveling and need a recommendation, or know friends and family who live out of town. Please sign in and update your member profile as soon as possible. Contact Katie for any assistance.
NEW MEMBER RECRUITMENT BONUS
Reminder: EAOC proudly encourages its members in expanding and empowering their fellow prestigious Orange County execs! More quality members means more quality referrals. An EAOC sponsor receives a $150 bonus for recruiting a new EAOC team member, after three months of successful membership. Please contact Katie for more information!
Target Classification of the Month: Landscape / Hardscape Installation
Calling all Landscape / Hardscape Installation experts! EAOC members are actively seeking a qualified, trusted, tried and true Landscape / Hardscape Installation expert to fill our Target Classification of the Month. Please consider your entire network, and invite your favorite Landscaper to breakfast next week! Email Katie to get them on our guest list. Thank you!
TRUSTED EAOC MEMBERS
ADVERTISING SPECIALTY:
Carlos Salazar
Salazar Associates
714-990-9214
carlos@promotownusa.com
AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING:
David Schaefer
Schaef Air Inc.
909-944-5111
schaefair@gmail.com
ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT:
Katie Quinn
Quinn Association Management
949-525-8412
kquinn@quinnassociations.com
ATTORNEY/ESTATE PLANNING:
Tracy J. Roberts
Law Office of Tracy J. Roberts
562-340-6277
tracy.roberts@tjr-law.com
ATTORNEY/EMPLOYMENT LAW:
Jonathan Judge
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
562-653-3200
jjudge@aalrr.com
AUTO/TRUCKS/DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL:
Mike Hughes
Simpson Chevrolet
714-534-2700
mhughes@simpsongm.com
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR:
Dan Tatum
Eberhardt’s Tire & Automotive
714-871-9810
eberhardtstire@gmail.com
BANK:
Donny Delfin
Banc of California
714-450-4683
ddelfin@pacwest.com
CHIROPRACTOR:
Dr. Lauren Artaserse, DC
Dr. Luke Krebs, DC
One Spine Chiropractic & Sports Rehab
657-626-2528
Lauren.DC@onespinechiro.com
DENTIST
Dr. Robert Go · Go Family Dental
714-638-0018
gofamilydental@yahoo.com
EMERITUS MEMBER:
Pete Sloan ∙ 714-633-3906
posloan@yahoo.com
EMERITUS MEMBER:
Andy Ross ∙ 714-749-7677
adross1942@gmail.com
EMERITUS MEMBER:
Gayle Stewart ∙ 714-342-5848
gstewart@gsecorp.org
EMERITUS MEMBER:
Hal Grimshaw, CPA ∙ 949-302-8791
hdgrimshaw@gmail.com
EMERITUS MEMBER:
Mel Smith · 714-496-2709
melsmith3205@yahoo.com
FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS PLANNING:
Patrick Cecil
Merrill Lynch
949-859-2958
Patrick.cecil@ml.com
FLOORING/HARD GOODS/INTERIOR DESIGN:
Karyn Hadley
Riteloom
714-764-1122
karyn@riteloom.com
FLORIST:
Diana Diaz
Deelux Florista & Events
949-491-5660
deeluxflorista@gmail.com
GLASS/STAINED & BEVELED:
Gary Gregg
Creating with Glass
714-970-9359
geggregg@sbcglobal.net
HANDYMAN:
Ruben Mota
Mota Handyman Services
714-785-5576
motaruben76@gmail.com
INSURANCE / COMMERCIAL
Carlos Camacho Gil
Federated Insurance
562-447-3972
cacamachogil@fedins.com
MERCHANT SERVICES:
Lisa McCune
Affinity24
844-724-2444
lisa@affinity24.com
MORTGAGE BANKER:
Susan Klaren
CMG Financial
714-264-0876
klarenteam@gmail.com
PARTY RENTALS & CATERING:
Manny Gonzalez
Confetti Events & Catering
714-542-7775
Confettievents@att.net
PAVING-ASPHALT:
Danny Baker
PAV-KOTE, Inc.
714-871-4905
danny@pavkote.com
PEST CONTROL:
Tyler Douthit
Divert Pest Control
714-299-9118
tyler@divertpest.com
PLUMBING/SEWAGE SANITATION
CONTRACTOR:
Ronald J. Dymek
Dymek’s Freedom Plumbing, Inc.
714-632-8989
info@freedomplumbing.com
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
Rachelle & Danny Casillas
CC&R’s Property Management
Phone: (714) 716-4789
rachelle@ccandrs.com
danny@ccandrs.com
REAL ESTATE/RESIDENTIAL:
Gizi Clemmer, REALTOR, SRES
First Team Real Estate
562-688-8275
GiziClemmer@gmail.com
RESTAURANT-MEXICAN:
Sammy Montoya
Green Parrot Villa
La Chiquita Restaurant
714-543-8787
lachiquitarest@yahoo.com
ROOFING/COMMERCIAL:
Greg Peterson
Sadler Roofing, Inc.
949-675-5095
greg@sadlerroofing.com
WEBSITE DESIGN:
Lydia Pooler
Kenneth King
Jub Jub Interactive
714-586-8500
lydia@jubjub.com
kenneth@jubjub.com
WEBSITE HOSTING:
Lee Pooler
Jub Jub Interactive
714-586-8500
lee@jubjub.com