The Legal Lineup with Anthony Zaller

ZLG Partner, Anthony Zaller, discusses current protocols and guidance regarding COVID-19 for Los Angeles County hotel operators. Date of Recording: June 17, 2020.

ZLG Partner, Anthony Zaller, discusses the EEOC's guidance for COVID-19 testing in the workplace, in an effort to help with confusion regarding taking temperatures and mandating certain tests before employees can return to the workplace. Date of Recording: July 1, 2020.

ZLG Partner, Anthony Zaller, goes over the checklist released by the California Department of Public Health on June 16th, which outlines the steps employers should be taking when faced with an outbreak of COVID-19 in the workplace. Date of Recording: July 1, 2020.

ZLG attorney, Rick Reyes, discusses the new mandate by the state of California, requiring all people in California-subject to certain restrictions-to wear face coverings when going out in public. Date of Recording: June 19, 2020.

ZLG partner, Anthony Zaller, goes into detail about what an employer's timeline should look like for bringing back essential workers that have tested positive for COVID-19. Date of Recording: June 19, 2020.

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....

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

ZLG Partner, Anthony Zaller, gives an overview on Governor Newsom's plan for the "Phased Reopening" of businesses in the state of California, which includes a resilience roadmap detailing five stages. Date of Recording: May 8, 2020

ZLG partner, Anthony Zaller, discusses what essential businesses and workers must do, specifically in Los Angeles County, in order to be In compliance with new social distancing protocols.   Date of Recording: May 1, 2020

ZLG partner, Anne McWilliams, gives an overview of what employers should do if one of their employees has been in close proximity to confirmed or suspected individuals with COVID-19, based on current CDC guidance.    Date of Recording: May 1, 2020

Anthony Zaller discusses frequently asked questions by employers on the list of the various FAQs published by the Department of Labor regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. We at Zaller Law Group have organized the FAQs according to topics, and provided a brief summary of the question. Here is the link to our website resource categorizing the DOL's FAQs: https://www.zallerlaw.com/d...

Zaller Law attorneys, Anthony Zaller and Anne McWilliams, discuss what employers should be thinking about in terms of employee and customer safety, if their business is still operating during the COVID 19 epidemic. Anthony gives an overview of new health mandates that are coming into effect in Los Angeles and Los Angeles County. Anne gives an overview from the federal level of new CDC guidelines f...

Rick Sanborn, President and CEO of Seacoast Commerce Bank and current board member of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, discusses how employers can apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and the amounts employers can receive under the program. Rick also discusses: -Employment Injury Disaster Loans (Part of Stimulus Bill 1) -Two provisions within the CARES Act that can help empl...

Joe Kadow (past Chairman of the National Restaurant Association) discusses the CARES Act, and how restaurants should approach these benefits and the benefits available for hourly employees. Joe also briefly covers business interruption insurance policies.

Clint Wilson with Baker, Burton, and Lundy, gives an overview of rent abatement provisions and how they apply to California business owners as tenants.

The Department of Labor issued FAQs clarifying employers' obligations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). During a webinar my firm conducted last week, we discussed some of the DOL's clarifications for employers.

Attorneys from Zaller Law Group discuss issues that California employers need to consider during the coronavirus epidemic, including: - Unpaid leave for school closures under California law - Paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) - Terminations v. furloughs - Final pay requirements - What to do if employees do not want to come to work due to fear of contracting coron...