Federal CARES Act Offers Relief to Small Businesses
Last week, Congress passed and President Donald J. Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which, among other provisions,...
Governor Signs Executive Order to Help Small Business
Governor Gavin Newsom this week signed an executive order that will provide some relief for small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Governor’s March...
Guide to Safety/Health Requirements During COVID-19 Outbreak
As an employer, where can I find safety and health information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that is affecting my ability to do business?
The...
Key Points and Guidelines of Federal COVID-19 Leaves
In Episode 57 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert James Ward discuss key...
Reminder: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Now in Effect
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), federal legislation President Trump signed on March 18, 2020, providing paid sick leave (PSL) and emergency family...
Guidance on Temporary CalWARN Suspension for COVID-19
As previously reported, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on March 17 temporarily suspending the notice requirements of California’s Worker Adjustment and...
Big Picture Changes to Unemployment Insurance with CARES Act
This brief summarizes unemployment benefits available in California, as updated by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed by Congress...
Governor Provides Clarity on ‘Essential Business’
Over the weekend following the last print edition of Alert, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a directive providing greater clarity and detail about what is...
IRS, State Tax Board Extend Tax Filing Deadline as Emergency Measure
In a move intended to relieve some of the financial pressure invoked by the coronavirus, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced the IRS has moved...
California Businesses Retool and Donate to Help Fight Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 has brought unprecedented difficulties to California and the nation—but chief among them is highlighting a shortage in health care-critical supplies.
The nation’s hospitals and...
The Most Common Questions Employers Are Asking About COVID-19
In Episode 55 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank is joined by employment law experts Bianca Saad...
COVID-19 Emergency Federal Paid Leaves Explained
Editor’s Note: The U.S. Department of Labor on March 24 advanced the effective date of the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act and Emergency...
Chief Justice Delays All California Jury Trials for 60 Days
California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye on March 23 suspended all criminal and civil trials in the state’s superior courts for 60 days in an...
Furloughs Versus Layoffs: Is There a Difference in California?
Many California businesses are facing difficult choices during this COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic). Confronting losses in revenue and uncertainty in...
CalChamber Statement on Governor’s New Essential Business Directives
The California Chamber of Commerce has issued the following statement on Governor Newsom’s essential business directives:
“We appreciate the hard work and dedication of Governor...
Governor Signs Emergency Bills to Fight COVID-19
Governor Gavin Newsom this week signed emergency legislation to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) and issued a series of executive orders on schools, goods deliveries,...
President Signs Bill Expanding Paid Sick/Family Leave
This week, President Donald J. Trump signed legislation that expands employee benefits and protections related to COVID-19.
The additional emergency relief legislation known as the...
