Employers
We have highlighted a few of the changes made by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) as a result of COVID-19. For more in-depth information please click on the links provided below.
Department of Homeland Security Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce (CISA)
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) executes the Secretary of Homeland Security’s authorities to secure critical infrastructure. Consistent with these authorities, CISA has developed, in collaboration with other federal agencies, State and local governments, and the private sector, an “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” advisory list. This list is intended to help State, local, tribal and territorial officials as they work to protect their communities, while ensuring continuity of functions critical to public health and safety, as well as economic and national security. Decisions informed by this list should also take into consideration additional public health considerations based on the specific COVID-19-related concerns of particular jurisdictions. Full Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response CLICK HERE
Identifying Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers CLICK HERE
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) executes the Secretary of Homeland Security’s authorities to secure critical infrastructure. Consistent with these authorities, CISA has developed, in collaboration with other federal agencies, State and local governments, and the private sector, an “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” advisory list. This list is intended to help State, local, tribal and territorial officials as they work to protect their communities, while ensuring continuity of functions critical to public health and safety, as well as economic and national security. Decisions informed by this list should also take into consideration additional public health considerations based on the specific COVID-19-related concerns of particular jurisdictions. Full Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response CLICK HERE
Identifying Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers CLICK HERE
EDD COVID-19 – Employment Development Department, State of California
If you had to close your business to prevent or manage the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Newsom’s executive order temporarily suspends the 60-day notice requirement for employers who give written notice to employees and meet other requirements.
If your business is directly affected by COVID-19, you can request up to a 60-day extension to file your state payroll reports and deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. Include the impact of COVID-19 in your written request for the extension. Your request must be received within 60 days from the original past-due date of the payment or return.
Tax Assistance
If you are experiencing a hardship as a result of COVID-19, you may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file your state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. A written request for extension must be received within 60 days from the original delinquent date of the payment or return.
For questions, call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center:
California Chamber of Commerce
If you had to close your business to prevent or manage the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Newsom’s executive order temporarily suspends the 60-day notice requirement for employers who give written notice to employees and meet other requirements.
If your business is directly affected by COVID-19, you can request up to a 60-day extension to file your state payroll reports and deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. Include the impact of COVID-19 in your written request for the extension. Your request must be received within 60 days from the original past-due date of the payment or return.
Tax Assistance
If you are experiencing a hardship as a result of COVID-19, you may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file your state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. A written request for extension must be received within 60 days from the original delinquent date of the payment or return.
For questions, call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center:
- Toll-free from the US or Canada: 1-888-745-3886
- TTY: 1-800-547-9565
- Outside the US or Canada: 1-916-464-3502
California Chamber of Commerce
- Business Advocacy
- HR Resources via www.hrcalifornia.com
- Membership Required
Do you need to temporally or permanently increase or even layoff your labor force during this COVID-19 crisis?
Alliance for Workforce Development (AFWD)
AFWD's Corporate Mission is to Function as a regional nonprofit providing workforce development and human resource services; and enhancing the quality of life throughout our communities, by assisting businesses, organizations and job seekers with their pathways to success. For the AFWD Employer Resource Page Click Here
The Training Place – Butte College
As part of our rapid response to the Covid-19 situation, Butte College Training Place flipped classroom training to a “Remote Worker Webinar” series. To Register Click Here: For registration assistance contact: thetrainingplace@butte.edu.
AFWD's Corporate Mission is to Function as a regional nonprofit providing workforce development and human resource services; and enhancing the quality of life throughout our communities, by assisting businesses, organizations and job seekers with their pathways to success. For the AFWD Employer Resource Page Click Here
The Training Place – Butte College
As part of our rapid response to the Covid-19 situation, Butte College Training Place flipped classroom training to a “Remote Worker Webinar” series. To Register Click Here: For registration assistance contact: thetrainingplace@butte.edu.
Are You Self-employed or an Independent Contractor?
As of Tuesday, April 28th the EDD began accepting online applications for the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program. This program helps unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, have limited work history, and others not usually eligible for regular state UI benefits who are out of business or services are significantly reduced as a direct result of the pandemic.
For more information visit www.edd.ca.gov.
If you are self-employed, you may have benefits available from EDD employment insurance programs that you or your employer may have paid into over the past 5 to 18 months. You may have contributions from a prior job, or you could have been mis-classified as an independent contractor instead of an employee. Apply for the benefit program that best fits your situation and include details about your employment to help us process your claim.
Visit: Coronavirus 2019 FAQs and Self-Employed/Independent Contractor to learn more.
As of Tuesday, April 28th the EDD began accepting online applications for the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program. This program helps unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, have limited work history, and others not usually eligible for regular state UI benefits who are out of business or services are significantly reduced as a direct result of the pandemic.
For more information visit www.edd.ca.gov.
If you are self-employed, you may have benefits available from EDD employment insurance programs that you or your employer may have paid into over the past 5 to 18 months. You may have contributions from a prior job, or you could have been mis-classified as an independent contractor instead of an employee. Apply for the benefit program that best fits your situation and include details about your employment to help us process your claim.
Visit: Coronavirus 2019 FAQs and Self-Employed/Independent Contractor to learn more.
Workers
Governor's Executive Order
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) – The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
EDD COVID-19 – Employment Development Department, State of California
EDD - Disability Insurance (DI) Claim (if you have been sick or quarantined)
EDD - Paid Family Leave Claim: If you’re unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Paid Family Leave (PFL) claim. PFL provides up to six weeks of benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages because they need time off work to care for a seriously ill family member or to bond with a new child. Benefit amounts are approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income) and range from $50-$1,300 a week. If you are eligible, the EDD processes and issues payments within a few weeks of receiving a claim.
EDD- Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim: File and manage your Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim using UI Online
EDD - Self Employed/Independent Contractor: The EDD offers an optional Disability Insurance Elective Coverage (DIEC) program for employers and self-employed individuals who are not required to pay into State Disability Insurance (SDI) but want to be covered by Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL). DIEC is funded through quarterly premiums and can protect you against partial loss of income when you are unable to work.
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) – The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
EDD COVID-19 – Employment Development Department, State of California
EDD - Disability Insurance (DI) Claim (if you have been sick or quarantined)
EDD - Paid Family Leave Claim: If you’re unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Paid Family Leave (PFL) claim. PFL provides up to six weeks of benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages because they need time off work to care for a seriously ill family member or to bond with a new child. Benefit amounts are approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income) and range from $50-$1,300 a week. If you are eligible, the EDD processes and issues payments within a few weeks of receiving a claim.
EDD- Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim: File and manage your Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim using UI Online
EDD - Self Employed/Independent Contractor: The EDD offers an optional Disability Insurance Elective Coverage (DIEC) program for employers and self-employed individuals who are not required to pay into State Disability Insurance (SDI) but want to be covered by Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL). DIEC is funded through quarterly premiums and can protect you against partial loss of income when you are unable to work.
Videos
Zoom Interview with Alliance for Workforce Development
Amy Velazquez, Director of Business Services
April 21, 2020
Alliance for Workforce Development provides a single address where partnering agencies, each with their own identity and mission, provide core services focused on meeting the needs of job seekers and employers.Amy talks about what services they are offering now during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Full Interview HERE
Amy Velazquez, Director of Business Services
April 21, 2020
Alliance for Workforce Development provides a single address where partnering agencies, each with their own identity and mission, provide core services focused on meeting the needs of job seekers and employers.Amy talks about what services they are offering now during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Full Interview HERE
Webinar Links
COVID-19 Employer Weekly Update - April 27th
by Ann Wicks
Butte College The Training Place
Topic Highlights Covered: FMLA COVID-19 Emergency Bill FLMA Provisions, Family First COVID-19 Emergency Bill Small Business Hardship Exemption, Unemployment Insurance, CA COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Food Sector Workers,CA OSHA Guidelines for Food Sector Workers, Additional CA Executive Orders, CARES ACT HR 748 Small Business Provisions & PPP, Employee Retention Tax Credit, Furloughing Employees (common mistakes and issues) WARN ACT, CDC Face Mask Guidance, Return to Work Planning.
Handouts:
COVID-19 Employer Update (Power Point)
FFCRA COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Notice
Ca Essential Critical Workers - Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
by Ann Wicks
Butte College The Training Place
Topic Highlights Covered: FMLA COVID-19 Emergency Bill FLMA Provisions, Family First COVID-19 Emergency Bill Small Business Hardship Exemption, Unemployment Insurance, CA COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Food Sector Workers,CA OSHA Guidelines for Food Sector Workers, Additional CA Executive Orders, CARES ACT HR 748 Small Business Provisions & PPP, Employee Retention Tax Credit, Furloughing Employees (common mistakes and issues) WARN ACT, CDC Face Mask Guidance, Return to Work Planning.
Handouts:
COVID-19 Employer Update (Power Point)
FFCRA COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Notice
Ca Essential Critical Workers - Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
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