Resources for Firms & Employers
A collection of useful information for employers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal and California Agency Resources for Covid-19
Resources from Department of Fair Employment and Housing
This site offers resources, guides and posters for Covid-19 Employment questions. Posters are available here in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese
Read moreUpdated Family, Medical, and Pregnancy Disability Leave for Employees in California
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave
to care for their own serious health condition or a family member with a serious health condition, or to bond with a new child. Recent legislation, effective January 1, 2021, expands CFRA in several major respects.
What you should know about COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEOC Laws
Updated on September 8, 2020 (though updated regularly)
Provides a truly in-depth analysis for employers of 15 or more employees in the present pandemic concerning disability, accommodation, what can and cannot be asked, return to work, shelter-in-place, etc.
Even if an employer is NOT bound by the ADA, it is wise to review the relevant available data provided by the EEOC as to the pandemic and related accommodation issues.
Small Employers and Reasonable Accommodation
Though older document, issued on March 1, 1999, still relevant for a small employer to review should they find they are bound by ADA/EEOC.
Read moreCoronavirus and COVID-19
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission answers questions from the public about EEO laws and COVID-19.
Read moreGuidance for Employers and Workers
From the Labor and Workforce Development Agency
This web page includes topics of interest to employers and employees alike.
Read moreLabor & Workforce Development Agency, AB5 Employment Status, Employer Resource
Helpful for an employer to determine if one is or is not an employee, if one is improperly classified it could dramatically impact the rights and benefits they receive.
Read moreState of California, Department of Industrial Relations, FAQs on Essential and Non-essential Workers
Frequent questions on essential vs. non-essential workers from the California Department of Industrial Relations.
Read moreSummary Chart, Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
Links to Disability Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Unemployment Insurance, Pandemic Unemployment Insurance, California Paid Sick Leave, California COVID19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave, Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act Emergency Paid Sick leave, Local Government Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for COVID19, and Workers’ Compensation
See the chartFAQs regarding Covid-19
From the California Department of Fair Employment & Housing
This straight forward question and answer document discusses discrimination/harassment, and what an employer may do regarding sending sick employees home, taking employee temperatures, and the like
Read moreFAQs on Laws Enforced by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office
From the California Department of Industrial Relations (Labor Commissioner's Office)
FAQs about using California Paid Sick Leave, reporting time pay, questions an employer may ask regarding recent travel and and other wage issues related to Covid-19
Read moreCOVID-19 Resources
From the California Unemployment EDD
The latest news from the EDD on the federal CARES Act, the new Pandemic Unemployment Insurance, FAQs for Employers and many other resources.
Read moreCOVID-19 Ask the EEOC Webinar
In this webinar the EEOC answers questions submitted by the public on topics ranging from disability and medical conditions to practical steps employers can take on a day to day basis in the workplace.
Watch nowWork Sharing Program
From the California Unemployment EDD
The Work Sharing Program helps employees whose hours and wages have been reduced as well as employers by Minimizing or eliminating the need for layoffs.
Read moreCOVID-19 and the American Workplace
From the United States Department of Labor
Information for employers about the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) including FAQs, required poster/notice, temporary regulations etc.
Read moreSBA and Employers Associations
CORONAVIRUS FAQs for California Employers
from the California Employers Association
Fact SheetBrochure: COVID-19, The Latest News & Resources for Your Business
presented by the Small Business Development Center
Read moreWebinars and Articles
Handling Commercial Leases during COVID-19
by, Marcus T. Brown, Real Estate Attorney
Posted April 20, 2020
Resources for Small Businesses in Crisis
Bay Area Small/Social Enterprise Task Force (BASE Force), with support from Berkeley Law, All Home California, and Morrison & Foerster LLP, announced resources for Small Businesses in a Crisis.
Webinar: Thursday April 16, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Office Hours: Every Thursday, April 16 - June 25 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Creating a Coronavirus Response Plan: A How-to Guide for Employers
presented by Lawline
Watch this free on demand CLE webcast (recorded Friday, March 13, 2020) which briefly discusses the origins of the coronavirus and how it spreads and then walks through how all employers, including law firms, can create an incident response plan. This program provides attorneys with the tools they need to advise their clients.
1 hour General MCLE credit
Guidance for Employers During the Evolving COVID-19 Pandemic
This on-demand webinar is presented by Sean M. Scullen, John L. Barlament and James Y. Wu, Quarles & Brady, LLP
(Recorded 3/19/2020)
FFCRA Leave Provisions Effective April 1 and CARES Act Provide Relief for Small Businesses and Unemployed Workers
Written by Chris Nickels, James Wu, Lindsey Davis and Alexis Barkis of Quarles & Brady, LLP
This article includes useful templates for policy and procedures and employee election forms.
Written 3/30/2020.
Read moreFFCRA Guidelines for Expanded Family and Medical Leave and Paid Sick Leave
This chart provided courtesy of Quarles & Brady delineates the type of leave available, eligibility and pay under the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
See the chartDOL Offers Additional Guidance Regarding FFCRA Sick Leave and Expanded FMLA
Written by Christopher L. Nickels and James Y. Wu, of Quarles & Brady, LLP
Key highlights of FAQs regarding sick leave and expanded FMLA leave available under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
Written 3/27/2020
Read moreTemporary Non-Enforcement of Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Workplace Posting Requirements
SBA is making up to $10k available to each small business affected by COVID-19
provided by Lawyer Business Advantage, March 31, 2020
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