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This is for informational purposes and intended for businesses that have employees who work within the geographic boundaries of the City of San Diego. Please review the information below to ensure that you are in compliance with the City of San Diego Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance.

The City of San Diego’s Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance, San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 3, Article 9, Division 1, became effective on July 11, 2016. It is applicable to employees who perform at least two (2) hours of work within the geographic boundaries of San Diego. 

The requirements of the Ordinance, including notices for posting and a template for use by employers to satisfy the employee notice requirement, can be found on the City of San Diego’s Minimum Wage Program’s webpage. 

In general, the Ordinance requires the following:

• Effective July 11, 2016 through December 31, 2016; all employers must pay each employee not less than $10.50 per hour for each hour worked within the geographical boundaries of the City.  This amount increased to $11.50 per hour on January 1, 2017.  Beginning January 2019, the amount will increase based on the Consumer Price Index.
• Employers must provide each employee earned sick leave, either through an accrual method (1 hour of earned sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked) or through awarding no less than 40 hours of earned sick leave at the beginning of each benefit year.
• Employers must carryover accrued unused sick leave to the next benefit year, but may cap total accrual of leave at 80 hours.
• Employers may limit use of sick leave to 40 hours in a benefit year.
• Employers must post in a conspicuous place, notices informing employees of their rights under the Ordinance.
• Employers must provide each employee written notice of the employer’s legal and any fictitious business name, address, telephone number, employer’s requirements under the Ordinance and how the employer satisfies these requirements.
• Employers must keep records of wages paid and accrual and use of earned sick leave for a period of no less than three years.
• On a regular basis employers must provide employees with records detailing wages paid and sick leave earned and used.
• Employers must allow employees to use earned sick leave for reasons outlined in the Ordinance including for their own medical care or for the medical care of a family member.

For inquiries or questions, please contact the Minimum Wage Program at [email protected] or 619-615-1565.

From SDG&E: SDG&E recently unveiled a new vanadium redox flow (VRF) battery storage pilot project in coordination with Sumitomo Electric (SEI), which stemmed from a partnership between Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Development Organization (NEDO) and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). During the four-year demonstration project, SDG&E will be researching if flow battery technology can economically enhance the delivery of reliable energy to customers, integrate growing amounts of renewable energy and increase the flexibility in the way the company manages the power grid. To read more of this story, visit sdgenews.com.

From SDG&E: SDG&E’s Technology Incentives (TI) Program provides incentives to businesses that purchase and install a qualifying Energy Management system (EMS). These systems help businesses control their energy use by implementing a customized load curtailment plan that optimizes system performance and monitors energy costs year round. By attending SDG&E’s free Technology Incentives class, you’ll learn the basic concepts and associated benefits of Energy Management Systems, Automated Demand Response and the Technology Incentives Program.
Visit seminars.sdge.com to register for this free, introductory level seminar. For more information:

• Visit the Technology Incentives website at sdge.com/TI
• Email [email protected]
• Contact your SDG&E Account Executive
• Call the Business Contact Center at 1-866-377-4735

From SDG&E: The San Diego region is about 10 percent of the state. If Governor Brown’s goal of 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles on California roads by 2025 is reached, our region could see 150,000 electric vehicles on our streets. We already have over 23,000 EVs in San Diego. It’s not a question of “if” you will be asked to install charging, it’s a question of “when”? 
SDG&E’s Power Your Drive program is installing 3,500 electric vehicle charging stations at apartments, condos and businesses across our service area. Interest in the program has been strong with over 400 properties on the interest list and only 350 sites available as of now. Sign up on our interest list or learn more on sdge.com/PowerYourDrive.

Already have an EV? Sign up for the Electric Vehicle Climate Credit
If you drive an all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, you may be eligible to receive an annual credit of at least $50 on your SDG&E bill. Applications, found online at sdge.com/evcc, are being accepted now through May 2017.

Join us for "Setting Your Business Up for Success" -- our next Business Development Series event, a social media workshop sponsored by local experts Aliro Marketing, Intrepid Network, and Brown Marketing Strategies. Delicious breakfast will be provided by Wonderland Ocean Pub with coffee by Pirates Cove Tiki Port. Bring your business cards for our prize raffle! This event will take place on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Wonderland Ocean Pub, 5083 Santa Monica Ave., Suite 2B (upstairs). Registration and breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m.; the program will be from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Free and open to all OBMA members and their employees.

Thanks to all who attended the seminar! Check out the great photos by Troy Orem.

Download the presentation from the workshop: PPT or PDF
Download the resource links: PDF
Download the marketing calendar: PDF

From SDG&E: Try SDG&E’s newest online energy tool, the Business Energy Analyzer, designed to help medium-sized businesses. It can help you make sense of complex energy data and guide you in creating an action plan to save money. It also tracks your energy-efficiency efforts and offers high-level reports on bill and energy use patterns for multiple meters and accounts. Enrollment is free. Learn more at sdge.com/bea.

From SDG&E: Attend SDG&E's 12th Annual Energy Showcase at the San Diego Convention Center on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Browse dozens of state-of-the-art products, compare electric vehicles, get inspired by local business success stories, and talk to an energy service specialist at the Energy Solutions Center about ways SDG&E can help meet the needs of your business. For more information, visit sdge.com/2017ES.

From SDG&E:

SDG&E’s EcoChoice program gives customers the option to purchase up to 100% clean, renewable energy. The program may be a good option for those who lease or don’t have the ability to adopt solar due to costs or the inability to put panels on their rooftop. With Ecochoice, there’s no upfront installation cost and you’re supporting clean, renewable energy in our community. Those who enroll will pay a small premium every month depending on their subscription level. Customers can visit our online calculator to estimate how much it will cost each month to purchase renewable energy through the program. Customers can also enroll online. For more information, visit sdge.com/ecochoice.

The OBMA North OB Committee cordially invites North Ocean Beach merchants to a mixer/happy hour at Voltaire Beach House, 4934 Voltaire St., on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, from 5:30pm to 7pm. Attendees will receive a complimentary well drink. Please join the committee members to learn about their efforts to improve North OB!

(This event is in lieu of the regularly scheduled North OB Committee meeting, typically the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am.)

North Park Main Street presents:

"Get your money back" HAPPY HOUR!
Secrets to Getting Money Back for Employee Training!

Wednesday, March 15, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Mike Hess Brewing, 3812 Grim Avenue

Enjoy complimentary beer and food provided by Mike Hess Brewing and City Tacos and Tostadas restaurants!

REGISTER AT: http://bit.ly/npmsworkshop

Come and learn how to receive free monty for training your current employees or for hiring new employees.
Improve employee performance with improved skills to help them and your business succeed.
Employers are invited to learn how to apply for training subsidies, wage reminbursements, free HR help and other hiring resources at this workshop.

With the information provided in this workshop, learn how to:

• Help offset the cost of hiring and training by reimpursing employers up to 50% of a new hire's hourly wage for a maximum of 1,040 hours.
• Receive Customized Training offsets up to 75% of the cost associated with training a new or existing worker.
• Have any questions about HR-related issues? San Diego Workforce Partnership can help provide answers for free!

SDWP provides equal opportunity for its programs, services, and employment.

Auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.