Workforce Issues

As developments continue to unfold in response to the spread of COVID-19, we know many small businesses have questions about implications in the workplace and funding options to help bolster their businesses during this difficult time. On this page, we are compiling relevant tips and resources such as unemployment, paid family leave, paid sick leave, healthcare and more.

Unemployment
California

California Employment Development Department - EDD

Unemployment Insurance Work Sharing Program

Employers eligible to cover part of their employees wages if employees see a reduction in hours of at least 10% and no more than 60%. Other guidelines exist for eligibility.

Audience: Small Business Owners

Paid sick days
California

California Employment Development Department - EDD

State Disability Insurance

Employees eligble if they no longer can work because they are themselves suffering from COVID-19. Provides 60-70% of wages.

Audience: Employees

Unemployment
California

California Employment Development Department - EDD

Unemployment Insurance

Employees eligible if: 1) employer is no longer open or has laid them off; 2) employees have had hours reduced due to COVID-19; 3) if employees no longer able to work because children are out of school/loss of daycare

Audience: Employees

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