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“Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” List
Social Distancing Protocol
Local Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Resources
The Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) wants to keep workers, employers, co-workers, and families safe. What employees are entitled to may be confusing. The LWDA is trying to make it easier and spread awareness through a centralized source of information with regards to topics such as: paid sick leave, disability and unemployment insurance, workplace health and safety guidance and employer assistance. Use the guidance on their website to determine what is best for you, your family and your workplace.
For assistance with layoffs and layoff mitigation, the Sonoma County Job Link Business Services hotline number is (707) 565-8079 and email is joblinkbusinessgroup@schsd.org. This hotline and e-mail are staffed during the Shelter in Place. Be aware that due to call volume, you may need to leave a message. All calls Monday-Friday will be returned within 24 hours.
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has listed basic information with relation to employee leave options, compensation and salary.
For information about job protection and employment discrimination, visit the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing website.
The Employment Development Department (EDD) provides a variety of resources for employers who anticipate a reduction of work hours or potential closure or layoffs as a result of Coronavirus. Employers experiencing a hardship as a result of Coronavirus may also request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. For question, employers may call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center at 1 (888) 745-3886.
California’s $75 million Disaster Relief Fund will support undocumented Californians impacted by COVID-19 who are ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits and disaster relief, including the CARES Act, due to their immigration status.

Contact Information

Lauren Cartwright

Business Retention and Expansion Program Manager

Economic Development Board

County of Sonoma

Email: lauren.cartwright@sonoma-county.org

Work Phone: (707) 565-7298

Contact Information

Marcos J. Suarez

Asistencia a Negocios en Español

Economic Development Board

County of Sonoma

Email: Marcos.Suarez@sonoma-county.org

Work Phone: (707) 565-6402

Contact Information

Christine Palmer

Business Development Program Manager

Economic Development Board

County of Sonoma

Email: christine.palmer@sonoma-county.org

Work Phone: (707) 565-7296

Address

141 Stony Circle, Suite 110

Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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