Tag: COVID-19
The CARES Act Explained
With more than half of the country under stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government on Friday passed an historic $2.2...
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.
Amid COVID-19, Businesses Ask Attorney General for More Time to Comply with Unfinished CCPA...
While Californians struggle to shoulder the economic impacts of COVID-19, business owners are being asked to spend money and resources on compliance with new...
COVID-19: What Employers Are Asking
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank is joined by employment law experts Bianca Saad...
Furloughs Versus Layoffs: Is There A Difference in California?
Many Californian businesses are facing difficult choices during this COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic). Confronting losses in revenue and uncertainty in...
COVID-19 Federal Paid Leaves Explained
*Editor’s Note: The Department of Labor on March 24 advanced the effective date of the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act and Emergency Paid...
CalChamber Statement on Governor’s New Essential Business Directives
The California Chamber of Commerce has issued the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s essential business directives:
“We appreciate the hard work and dedication of...
Legislative Analyst Takes First Look at Coronavirus Impact on State Budget
Economic uncertainty due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will create logistical and financial challenges for the state budget, the state Legislative Analyst commented this...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passes
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed additional emergency relief legislation known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Families First Act). Passed because...
Governor Issues Order to Help Meet Deliveries, Suspends Some Layoff Notice Requirements
Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday signed an executive order to ease restrictions on commercial drivers supporting emergency relief efforts, and suspend certain existing laws for...
COVID-19: Preparing for Remote Work
Much has happened over the weekend on a national scale and for California, there is rising concern among business owners and employers due to...
California Legislature Suspends Session in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
The California Legislature voted to suspend its 2020 session for nearly a month in response to the coronavirus outbreak that has infected hundreds of...
Governor Issues New Restrictions, Resources to Curb Coronavirus Outbreak, Protect Economy
Governor Gavin Newsom issued new restrictions yesterday, calling on everyone over the age of 65 and those with chronic health conditions to isolate at...
CalChamber Applauds Governor’s Actions to Curb Coronavirus Outbreak and Protect Economy
Governor Gavin Newsom is to be applauded for his efforts to do everything possible to protect the health and safety of Californians while balancing...
CalChamber Compiles Coronavirus Resources on Web Page
This morning, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing residents to follow public health directives and guidance, including canceling large nonessential gatherings...
COVID-19: Top Resources for Employers
There is a lot of information out there, so on today’s episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank breaks down exactly what employers need to know.
Coronavirus: An Economic Look – The Workplace Podcast
Coronavirus continues to dominate the news, raising concerns among individuals and for our economy. In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice...