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Vaccinate Butte
Important COVID-19 Vaccine Links
- Butte County COVID-19 Vaccine webpage: BCPH encourage you to visit this site often as updates are made on a regular basis.
- Butte County Public Health Facebook page: A COVID-19 vaccine update will be provided on the BCPH Facebook page on most Thursdays.
- State COVID-19 Vaccine Website
FAQ's
When will the vaccine be available for the general public?
For the general public, those who does not fall into one of the worker categories as defined by the State and who are under 65 years of age without critical health conditions, the vaccine is estimated to be available by Spring 2021, but that may change. It depends on vaccine production and how quickly other vaccines become available.
Where will I go to get the vaccine once it’s available?
Details are still be finalized, but getting your COVID-19 vaccine will be very similar to how you access the annual flu vaccine. This may include getting vaccinated at your local pharmacy, through your primary care provider or through a community vaccination clinic. Once this information is available, it will be posted on the Butte County COVID-19 Vaccine webpage.
What are the phases of vaccine distribution and what phase is Butte County in now?
While this information could change, to date the state has defined four phases of distribution, based on supply and priority populations. At this time, we have information about Phase 1a through Phase 1c. While supply is limited, fewer people will be able to get vaccinated. As supply increases, we can move through the phases to allow more people access to the vaccine. We are currently in Phase 1a. Phase 1 is divided into steps and tiers. At the time of this email, the vaccine is available to phase 1a in tiers 1 and 2. The vaccine will be available to Tier 3 soon, possibly as early as later this week. We anticipate starting Phase 1b, tier 1 by the middle of January. If you fall into one of the categories below, your employer or healthcare provider will communicate with you directly about when and where to get your vaccine – you should not contact Public Health.
When will the vaccine be available for the general public?
For the general public, those who does not fall into one of the worker categories as defined by the State and who are under 65 years of age without critical health conditions, the vaccine is estimated to be available by Spring 2021, but that may change. It depends on vaccine production and how quickly other vaccines become available.
Where will I go to get the vaccine once it’s available?
Details are still be finalized, but getting your COVID-19 vaccine will be very similar to how you access the annual flu vaccine. This may include getting vaccinated at your local pharmacy, through your primary care provider or through a community vaccination clinic. Once this information is available, it will be posted on the Butte County COVID-19 Vaccine webpage.
What are the phases of vaccine distribution and what phase is Butte County in now?
While this information could change, to date the state has defined four phases of distribution, based on supply and priority populations. At this time, we have information about Phase 1a through Phase 1c. While supply is limited, fewer people will be able to get vaccinated. As supply increases, we can move through the phases to allow more people access to the vaccine. We are currently in Phase 1a. Phase 1 is divided into steps and tiers. At the time of this email, the vaccine is available to phase 1a in tiers 1 and 2. The vaccine will be available to Tier 3 soon, possibly as early as later this week. We anticipate starting Phase 1b, tier 1 by the middle of January. If you fall into one of the categories below, your employer or healthcare provider will communicate with you directly about when and where to get your vaccine – you should not contact Public Health.
Register Now to be Notified About the Vaccine
Residents interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccination, may register under one of the following links below. This registration process will allow Public Health to notify individuals when the vaccine is available for the phase and tier in which they are categorized, as defined by the California Department of Public Health.
Please note: This registration process does NOT book a vaccination appointment.
Individuals or groups who think they may have been missed during Phase 1a can notify Public Health and still receive the vaccine.
Please note: This registration process does NOT book a vaccination appointment.
Individuals or groups who think they may have been missed during Phase 1a can notify Public Health and still receive the vaccine.
COVID-19 Employer Portal: A One Stop Hub for California Employers
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SB-95 Employment: COVID-19: supplemental paid sick leave goes in effect 3.29.2021
SB 95 extends protections through September 30, 2021 and is retroactive to sick leave taken beginning January 1, 2021. Small businesses employing 25 or fewer workers are exempt from the legislation, but may offer supplemental paid sick leave and, if eligible, receive a federal tax credit.
SB 95 Bill
CalChamber Article: Governor Signs New Paid Sick Leave Mandate Into Law
SB 95 extends protections through September 30, 2021 and is retroactive to sick leave taken beginning January 1, 2021. Small businesses employing 25 or fewer workers are exempt from the legislation, but may offer supplemental paid sick leave and, if eligible, receive a federal tax credit.
SB 95 Bill
CalChamber Article: Governor Signs New Paid Sick Leave Mandate Into Law
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On March 4, 2021, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) updated its COVID-19 guidance, addressing several vaccination-related questions. The updated guidance replaces the version last updated on July 24, 2020.
The DFEH answers one of employers’ biggest questions — can they require employees to get vaccinated? Yes, says the DFEH, an employer may require employees to receive an FDA-approved vaccination so long as the employer complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), meaning it “does not discriminate against or harass employees or job applicants on the basis of a protected characteristic, provides reasonable accommodations related to disability or sincerely-held religious beliefs or practices, and does not retaliate against anyone for engaging in protected activity (such as requesting a reasonable accommodation).” Full Article Here |
AB 685
AB 685 is a new California law that requires employers to notify employees who may have been exposed to COVID-19 and to report workplace outbreaks of COVID-19 to the local health department.
California Department of Public Health AB 685 Guidance Documents:
Employer Guidance on AB 685: Definitions
Employer Questions about AB 685, California’s New COVID-19 Law
Employer Questions about AB 685, California’s New COVID-19 Law
COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Frequently Asked Questions
Cal/OSHA State of California Department of Industrial Relations
CLICK HERE
Cal/OSHA State of California Department of Industrial Relations
CLICK HERE
Butte County Public Health "Covid-19 Exposure What Should I Do?" Flowcharts
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COVID-19 Exposure: What Should I do?
Spanish Version COVID-19 Exposure: What Should I do? Hmong Verson Butte County COVID-19 Testing Sites CLICK HERE
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Employers
November 20, 2020 - Cal Chamber Alert
"New Employment Laws in Effect Now; Others Coming on January 1, 2021"
CLICK HERE for Full Alert
"New Employment Laws in Effect Now; Others Coming on January 1, 2021"
CLICK HERE for Full Alert
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
The EDD provides a variety of support services to people who have lost their jobs, had their hours reduced, or had their businesses affected due to the impacts of COVID-19 in California. For faster and more convenient access to those services, the EDD encourages the use of the online options.
Latest EDD News
The federal CARES Act has added these provisions to expand unemployment benefits so we can help more Californians impacted by COVID-19:
COVID-19 Unemployment Benefit Guide
The EDD provides a variety of support services to people who have lost their jobs, had their hours reduced, or had their businesses affected due to the impacts of COVID-19 in California. For faster and more convenient access to those services, the EDD encourages the use of the online options.
Latest EDD News
The federal CARES Act has added these provisions to expand unemployment benefits so we can help more Californians impacted by COVID-19:
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance – New program to provide unemployment benefits for people who don’t usually qualify for regular Unemployment Insurance.
- Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation – A 13-week benefit extension for people who have used all benefits available in their regular Unemployment Insurance claim.
- Pandemic Additional Compensation – An additional $600 federal stimulus payment automatically added to each week of benefits received between March 29 and July 25, 2020.
COVID-19 Unemployment Benefit Guide
Self-Employed
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 misclassified 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.
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 misclassified 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 - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is one of the federal CARES Act provisions that helps unemployed Californians who are not usually eligible for regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. This includes business owners, self-employed workers, independent contractors, and those with a limited work history who are out of business or have significantly reduced their services as a direct result of the pandemic. This program includes up to 46 weeks of benefits from February 2, 2020, through December 26, 2020, depending on when you were directly affected by COVID-19. PUA launched with up to 39 weeks of benefits and an extra seven weeks was recently added.
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 - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is one of the federal CARES Act provisions that helps unemployed Californians who are not usually eligible for regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. This includes business owners, self-employed workers, independent contractors, and those with a limited work history who are out of business or have significantly reduced their services as a direct result of the pandemic. This program includes up to 46 weeks of benefits from February 2, 2020, through December 26, 2020, depending on when you were directly affected by COVID-19. PUA launched with up to 39 weeks of benefits and an extra seven weeks was recently added.
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.
Other Employer & Worker Resources
California Chamber of Commerce
- Business Advocacy
- HR Resources via www.hrcalifornia.com
- Membership Required
Allevity Employer Solutions
Provides Human Resources, Payroll & Tax,Time & Labor Management, and Recruiting & Staffing needs.
We believe having employees should be easy. We are dedicated to taking care of our clients’ needs, so they can get back to doing what they value most. Our mission is to be their best business decision. Our services allow our clients to focus on their growth and productivity. We leverage our decades worth of experience to fulfill our mission of being our partner's best business decision.
RESOURCE BLOG HERE
Provides Human Resources, Payroll & Tax,Time & Labor Management, and Recruiting & Staffing needs.
We believe having employees should be easy. We are dedicated to taking care of our clients’ needs, so they can get back to doing what they value most. Our mission is to be their best business decision. Our services allow our clients to focus on their growth and productivity. We leverage our decades worth of experience to fulfill our mission of being our partner's best business decision.
RESOURCE BLOG HERE
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.
Videos
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COVID-19 Exposure What Should I Do (Explained)
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Zoom Interview with Allevity Employer Solutions
Craig Ahlswede, President
July 14, 2020
Katy Thoma, President & CEO of the Chico Chamber Katy had an opportunity to meet via Zoom with Craig Ahlswede, President of Allevity Employer Solutions to hear about how Allevity has responded to the needs of all businesses, not just their clients. It’s important to Allevity to offer help to all businesses by providing important COVID-19 information because as Craig says, "As a community we are successful.”
Full interview HERE
Craig Ahlswede, President
July 14, 2020
Katy Thoma, President & CEO of the Chico Chamber Katy had an opportunity to meet via Zoom with Craig Ahlswede, President of Allevity Employer Solutions to hear about how Allevity has responded to the needs of all businesses, not just their clients. It’s important to Allevity to offer help to all businesses by providing important COVID-19 information because as Craig says, "As a community we are successful.”
Full interview HERE
Zoom Interview with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services
Anastacia Snyder, Executive Director
June 3, 2020
Katy Thoma, President & CEO of the Chico Chamber interviews Anastacia Snyder, Executive Director of Catalyst Domestic Violence Services about their programs and services. Anastacia also talks about how COVID-19 affected those survivors sheltering in place and how businesses can create any safety planning strategies to keep their employees and businesses safe.
For full Zoom video CLICK HERE
Anastacia Snyder, Executive Director
June 3, 2020
Katy Thoma, President & CEO of the Chico Chamber interviews Anastacia Snyder, Executive Director of Catalyst Domestic Violence Services about their programs and services. Anastacia also talks about how COVID-19 affected those survivors sheltering in place and how businesses can create any safety planning strategies to keep their employees and businesses safe.
For full Zoom video CLICK HERE
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
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