Fresno City and County Emergency Orders — the Noose is Loosening
Doing business in Fresno City and Fresno County has been difficult with the many emergency orders issued. However, over the past two days, new orders were issued simplifying the [...]
Labor Commissioner FAQs on COVID-19
On April 7, 2020, the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) issued 10 FAQs on laws the Labor Commissioner enforces in light of COVID-19. https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.htm Here are the highlights of those [...]
Cal/OSHA Jumps Into The Game with COVID-19 Interim Guidelines
On May 14, 2020, Cal/OSHA finally jumped into the COVID-19 regulation game, as though we needed more regulations! The guidance does not impose any [...]
PPP Loan Good-Faith Certification of Need
Certification Made in Good Faith. Several weeks ago, the SBA issued a series of FAQ regarding the PPP loan process. FAQ #31 asked whether large companies with adequate sources of [...]
COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Food Sector Workers
On March 19, 2020, the State of California issued Executive Order N-33-20 compelling all individuals living in California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed [...]
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Employees Who Contract COVID-19 During the Stay-at- Home Order
Much has been said about the cost to employers from Governor Newsom’s May 6, 2020 Order regarding workers' compensation coverage for COVID-19. In addition to significantly raising insurance costs, [...]