Employees eligible if they have to take time off to take care of a loved one that is sick beacuase of COVID-19. Provides 60%-70% of wages.
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.
Family medical leave
California
California Employment Development Department - EDD
Paid Family Leave
Audience: Employees
Unemployment
California
California Employment Development Department - EDD
Disability Insurance Elective Coverage (DIEC)
For self-employed/freelancers - to be eligible, either you or an employer had to make contributions in the past 5 to 18 months. It is possible these contributions were made at a prior job.
Audience: Self-employed
Unemployment
California
California Employment Development Department - EDD
Unemployment Insurance Work Sharing Program
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.
Audience: Small Business Owners
