Category: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
San Francisco Passes Back-to-Work Ordinance
On June 23, 2020, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an emergency ordinance, known as the “Back to Work” emergency ordinance. The ordinance provides…
California Adjusts Reopening, Steps Up Enforcement
As California has moved through its phases of reopening, the state has kept a close eye on the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The…
More Summer FFCRA School Closure Leave Guidance
A few weeks ago, as the school year was winding down, we looked at how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s (FFCRA) school closure leave…
California’s Face Mask Requirements Can Help Keep Businesses Open
It’s been almost two weeks since the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) required Californians to wear a cloth face mask when outside the home,…
Factors to Keep in Mind When Rehiring Furloughed Employees
We are gearing up to restart our business soon. We furloughed several employees. Are there any concerns about rehiring? When we furloughed these people, we…
Remind Employees: Social, Physical Distancing Helps Prevent Spread of COVID-19
Social distancing, also known as physical distancing, is key to deterring the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace. It means staying at least six feet…
Employers Can’t Require COVID-19 Antibody Testing
As California’s economy continues to reopen, and workplaces start allowing employees to re-enter, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated its COVID-19 guidance,…
Californians Must Wear Face Coverings Outside Their Homes
On June 18, 2020, the California Department of Public Health announced that statewide, the general public is now required to use cloth face coverings when…
California Eases Into ‘Expanded Stage 2’ Reopening
On June 5, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that with certain modifications, schools, day camps, bars and gyms in approved counties could reopen as soon…
COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claim Presumption Flowchart
In early May, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order extending workers’ compensation benefits to California employees who contract COVID-19 while working outside of their…
