While California is much more protective of disabled (or perceived to be disabled) employees, the EEOC’s “What You Should Know about the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19” can be helpful for general guidance about your employment practices. Meaning, if what you want to do runs afoul of the EEOC, it will likely run afoul of California’s rules. But . . . beware that California may have even stricter rules – so even if you are safe under the EEOC’s rules, you may be violating California laws. Got it?
Next . . it looks like the Senate passed the second version of the House’s COVID 19 relief bill. We’re reviewing it now and hope to update the blog soon.