Archive for shelter in place

The Essential Ingredient Now for Employers: Compassion

Many Bay Area counties have now extended the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order through May 31st.  This new order affects employers and employees in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties, as well as those in the city of Berkeley.  The extension of the stay-at-home…

When “Shelter At Home” Includes “Work From Home” – Legal and Practical Issues

Many businesses have some experience with employees working remotely whether from allowing certain employees to telecommute, employees traveling for business, or otherwise.  Until recently, though, very few California employers had 100% of their workforce working remotely.  The COVID-19 pandemic has abruptly changed that.  Today—and for the indefinite future—all…