The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law today. It brings much needed financial assistance to individuals and businesses suffering fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The $2.2 trillion stimulus package is intended to distribute capital quickly, and provide relief for businesses through programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program, Loan Forgiveness, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and Emergency Relief Loans.
In this issue:
California’s WARN Act Suspended During COVID-19 Pandemic
New Federal Coronavirus Paid Leave Law
In this issue:
San Diego County Orders Affecting San Diego Employers and Businesses
Analysis of Contractual Obligations Affected by COVID-19
This is a trying, unpredictable time for all of us. We’ll get through it together. DDWK has counseled its clients through difficult times before. And we are prepared to see our clients through the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenges faced by our clients are many, and diverse. But we have taken steps to remain ready, willing…
Just when California companies feel prepared for 2020. . . .two new rulings change the landscape yet again. In 2019, Governor Newsom signed two sweeping pieces of legislation into law: AB 5, significantly limiting how workers can lawfully be classified as independent contractors, and AB 51, preventing employers from insisting upon binding arbitration as a…
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 51 (“AB 51”) into law new rules that will prohibit California employers from requiring employees to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of employment. AB 51 is set to take effect January 1, 2020, but it faces an uncertain future. If the law goes into effect in its…
