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State, Local Entities Taking Varied Approaches to Fighting COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed daily life across the nation, forcing state and local governments to develop public protection measures on the fly.
In California,...
Telework During Pandemic Could Affect Future Remote Work Requests
If an employer allows employees to telework during the COVID-19 pandemic, will the employer have to allow them to continue teleworking after the California...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
