March 16, 2023 CDA Minute

CDA Members:

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the CDA 2023 Annual Meeting & Networking event on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Sacramento, the Must Attend Event of the Year! This will be a great opportunity to get informed on key legislative matters in the courier industry that will impact your business and make your voice heard regarding the direction of the association, while participating in an open forum of Q&A with our expert panel of speakers.

It will feature our Keynote Speakers: Vince Fong Assemblymember 34th District, (Kenote Lunch Speaker Transportation & Legislative Key Issues), Joy Rosenquist – Special Counsel, Littler & Paul Marron, Founder/Principal Marron Lawyers, APC (Labor & Employment Law).

Date:

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 (10am – 1pm) – THE CDA Event of the Year!

Location:

*Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) 1415 L Street, Suite 900 Sacramento, CA 95814

BOD meeting open to all members (10am – 1pm) (Coffee, Breakfast Snacks & Lunch)

Networking Reception (2pm – 4pm) (Casual Attire Finger Foods & Drinks)

*Cafeteria 15L 1116 15th St, Sacramento, CA 95814 (finger foods, beverages and mix-mingling)

Make sure to RSVP Now so we can ensure your space for the event!

This is THE CDA ANNUAL EVENT OF THE YEAR (in place of our typical Conference) – the event every member and others should make a priority to attend. It will feature our Key Note Speakers Vince Fong Assemblymember 34th District, Joy Rosenquist – Special Counsel, Littler & Paul Marron – Founder/Principal Marron Lawyers. Our panel of speakers will provide in depth analysis regarding the political landscape, labor law considerations, courier industry best practices and growing market trends to consider for 2023.

CDA’s 2023 Annual Meeting & Issue Update will include:

A terrific program featuring some of California’s leading transportation leaders sharing their insight and engaging with our members

Labor Law Overview for 2023
Legislative Rundown
CA Fuel/Fleet Roadmap
Transportation Key Issues
A networking reception at the end of the day – food, beverages and mix-mingling with fellow members, state leaders and industry friends

We will be providing an event flyer in the coming weeks to share with others. This will be a great opportunity to recruit new members and to help grow our voice, membership and strength. Non-members will receive $99 off if they join at the event or their entry fee comped. Again, this is THE CDA Main Event of the Year – every member should make this a priority to attend!

If you are interested in sponsoring the event we offer the following levels:

Bronze – $500 – Company name on advertising for event and recognition of sponsor level plus 1 minute sales pitch @ event.

Silver – $1500 – Company name on advertising and recognition of sponsor level plus 2 minute sales pitch @ event.

Gold – $2500 – Company name on advertising and recognition of sponsor level plus 5 minute sales pitch @ event.

Platinum – $5000 – Company name on advertising and recognition of sponsor level plus 5-10 minute sales pitch @ event. Also “CDA member since logo” listing Platinum Sponsor for 2023 Annual Meeting & Networking Event and E-bulletin sponsored by listing for 1 year.

*Contact mwilliams@cadelivery.org (916) 704-2392 for more information or to become an official Sponsor

Agenda (Includes BOD Meeting Open to All Members from (10:00am to 10:45am)

10:00am – 10:15am -JC Burnett – CDA President

-2023 Organizational update and state of the association including election of officers.

10:15am – 10:30am -John Neiman – CDA Chief Financial Officer

-2023 Financial Update

10:30am – 10:45am -Mike Williams – CDA Executive Director

-2023 Legislative Update

10:45am – 11:45pm -Joy Rosenquist – Special Counsel, Littler & Paul Marron – Founder/Principal Marron Lawyers

Labor & Employment Law

Mrs. Rosenquist & Mr. Marron will provide an overview of the new CA laws impacting the delivery industry for 2023 as well as strategic considerations for your business and workforce.

These topics will include the following and much more:

Mandatory bereavement leave
Another raise to the state minimum wage and corresponding salary tests for exempt status qualification
Pay scale requirements on job recruitment materials
Pay data reporting changes
Recent developments regarding the use of mandatory arbitration in California
The future of COVID-19 workplace safety regulations
Updates to California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and CA paid sick leave eligibility
New marijuana drug testing rules
How the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) impacts employee data
Relevant court cases from 2022 and future ones in the pipeline to watch
Wage & hour considerations
AB 5 enforcement actions
AB 2257 (The AB 5 fix it bill)
Prop 22 Update
CAART

minimum wage changes, company best practices, current events and much more.

11:45pm – 12:15pm -Tanya M. DeRivi, Vice President, Climate Policy WSPA

– WSPA Key Issues for 2023

– CA Fuel/Fleet Roadmap

Tanya will provide the regulatory update on CARB’s Scoping plan, Advanced Clean Cars II & Advanced Clean Fleets, SBX 1-2 Windfall Profits Penalty Tax, new bills that arise and current events.

12:15pm – 1:00pm – Vince Fong Assemblymember 34th District (Keynote Lunch Speaker)

-Transportation & Legislative Key Issues

Assemblymember Fong will discuss the ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, impact of independent contractors leaving the state due to AB 5 on the gig economy and last mile delivery considerations for 2023. Additionally, he will discuss planned improvements for our roads and infrastructure that will not only increase safety, but provide jobs to our growing community.

If you have any special requests, questions or need more info feel free to contact me directly…

Mike Williams

Executive Director

(916) 704-2392

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