To ‘V’ or Not to ‘V,’ That is the Question…
The COVID-19 induced recession of 2020 began with the ferocity of an unexpected tsunami smashing onto the shore—one month the economy was fine, the...
COVID-19 Update: State Eyes Antigen Tests
This week, the state moved more counties to a less restrictive COVID-19 category and Dr. Mark Ghaly, California Health and Human Services Agency secretary,...
Remember Masks, Social Distance Over Holiday Weekend
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging all California businesses to remind their employees of the importance of wearing masks and maintaining social distancing...
State Releases Blueprint for a Safer Economy
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom released a new Blueprint for a Safer Economy, color coded to help businesses and Californians see how the state...
When to Record, Report COVID-19 Occurrence in Workplace
What are the California Department of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) requirements for reporting occurrences of COVID-19 in the workplace?
Cal/OSHA has provided guidelines in...
Legislature Should Stick to COVID-19 Priorities
Despite their leaders’ vow to concentrate their attention on the pandemic and economic crises, it’s business as usual at the California Legislature.
In early spring,...
Calculating Leave Eligibility When Company Closed Temporarily
Our company shut down in March due to the coronavirus, and then reopened the first of June. Now one of my employees is asking...
More Localities Adopting COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave
What are the latest cities/counties that have enacted sick leave ordinances for COVID-19 purposes?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and since the federal Families...
Employer Playbook Includes What to Do If COVID-19 Outbreak in Workplace
Guidance on what to do if there’s a COVID-19 outbreak in the workplace and links to the many state resources for employers have been...
COVID-19: What Employers Ask – Part 3
In Episode 81 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank is joined by employment law experts Bianca Saad...
Governor Dims Reopening, Issues Guidance for Schools
In response to COVID-19 flareups in multiple counties, Governor Gavin Newsom last week ordered all counties to close indoor operations of certain sectors as...
COVID-19: Planning for School Closures
In Episode 80 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank is joined by employment law experts Bianca Saad...
COVID-19 and a New Hire’s Expired Identity Document
We just hired an employee who does not have a current identity document. Her driver license expired on April 1, and she says that...
COVID-19: Enforcing Mask Rules at Work
In Episode 79 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss ways...
COVID-19: Masks, 6-Foot Rule
In Episode 77 of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg, and CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank discuss...
More Time to Apply for Paycheck Protection Program Loans
New Deadline: August 8, 2020
Legislation signed by the President last weekend extends the deadline to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to August...
Vacation Policy Factors to Consider During COVID-19 Pandemic
A consequence of the prolonged shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders issued as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically reduced travel. As a result,...
