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.
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.
California Employment Development Department - EDD
Unemployment Insurance Work Sharing Program
Audience: Small Business Owners
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
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