ZLG partner, Anne McWilliams, discusses how the LA County Health Department is inspecting an increasing number of restaurants to make sure that they are compliant with California COVID-19 health guidelines. Date of Recording: June 19, 2020.

ZLG attorney Michael Thompson, and ZLG partners Anthony Zaller and Anne McWilliams, discuss updates on the Paycheck Protection Program, OSHA new enforcement guidelines, and reasonable accommodations for employees during the coronavirus pandemic.

ZLG attorney, Rick Reyes, gives an overview and review of California's five major counties' current COVID-19 guidelines for businesses. Date of Recording: May 29, 2020.

ZLG attorney, Michael Thompson, goes over how California businesses should be adjusting to the "New Normal", and the changing reality of the workplace, post-coronavirus. He discusses potential revisions companies should consider to policies in order to best address the situation.

Date of Recording: May 15, 2020

ZLG attorney, Michael Thompson, discusses emergency sick leave laws that have been put into place in California due to coronavirus, and how these laws vary, based on: number of employees, qualifying persons, number of qualifying reasons, and their expiration date.

Date of Recording: May 15, 2020

ZLG partner, Anthony Zaller, gives an overview on requirements put in place for businesses in the state of California for reopening, and then goes into requirements specific to Los Angeles County, as certain requirements vary from county to county. He concludes with a brief overview of state reopening requirements specific to restaurants and the importance of their physical distancing guidelines.

Date of Recording: May 15, 2020

ZLG partner, Anthony Zaller, gives a quick overview about the announcement made earlier today by California's Governor Newsom, regarding additional guidelines for businesses to continue to reopen during the expanded "Stage 2" in California, including the state's requirements for restaurants to provide in-restaurant dining.

Date of Recording: May 12, 2020

ZLG partner, Anne McWilliams, addresses whether or not certain employees are entitled to COVID-19 related accommodations during this pandemic. If you have an employee that is entitled to these accommodations, Anne explains how employers need to engage in this interactive process.

Date of Recording: May 8, 2020

ZLG attorney, Rick Reyes, discusses what California businesses should be doing as best practices when bringing employees back to work during the coronavirus pandemic. Rick goes over key issues, such as: being proactive, documenting all communications in writing, and rehiring furloughed or laid off employees.

Date of Recording: May 8, 2020

ZLG partner, Anthony Zaller, followed by ZLG attorney, Michael Thompson, discuss some best practices for essential businesses that are getting ready to reopen in the state of California during the coronavirus pandemic. Good hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation are key.

Date of Recording: May 8, 2020