Support Services for Workers
- Summary Chart: Benefit for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – FAQs on laws enforced by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office
- California’s paid sick days law and coronavirus
- Information on Disability Insurance (DI), Paid Family Leave (PFL), and Unemployment Insurance (UI).
- Filing a UI Claim? Here’s what to expect.
- Support Services for those who are Sick or Quarantined, Caregiving, or Dealing with Reduced Work Hours
- Filing for an Unemployment Insurance Claim for Wages and Hours reduced (Work Sharing Program)
- Online videos for UI Online: https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/UI_Online_Videos.htm
- Legal Aid at Work COVID-19 Fact Sheet (also available in Spanish and Chinese)
- California Worker Rights in the Time of COVID-19
- COVID-19 Wage Replacement Cheatsheet
- EDD Guidance for Unemployment Benefits Triggered by COVID-19
- EDD Rapid Response Powerpoint (Spanish Version Here)
- CAL/OSHA Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees
- Additional Assistance Funds for Workers and Businesses.
- UCLA LOSH: Protecting Workers From COVID-19
- Coronavirus Testing for Those Who Work or Live in SF
Resources for Undocumented Workers
- Undocumented Workers Relief Fund in California
- Resources for Undocumented Immigrants and their Families During COVID-19
- Undocumented Workers’ Employment Rights
- COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Californians
- Undocumented Workers Nationwide COVID Resources
- Financial Assistance for DACA Recipients Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Executive Orders
California’s COVID-19 website with resources, info, latest numbers, & public service announcement
- Governor Newsom Takes Executive Action to Establish a Statewide Moratorium on Evictions
- Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Major Financial Relief Package: 90-Day Mortgage Payment Relief During COVID-19 Crisis
- Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Stay Home Except for Essential Needs
- Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Suspend Standardized Testing for Students in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
- Governor Newsom Takes Emergency Actions & Authorizes $150 Million in Funding to Protect Homeless Californians from COVID-19
- Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Allow Timely Delivery of Vital Goods During COVID-19 Outbreak
- Governor Newsom issued an executive order to protect ongoing safety net services for most vulnerable Californians during COVID-19 outbreak. Read the Governor’s response here
- Governor Newsom issued an executive order on the coronavirus that includes waiving the one-week waiting period for unemployment and disability insurance. Read the Governor’s entire response here.
- Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners During COVID-19 Pandemic. Read the Governor’s response here.
- Daily updates from the California Department of Public Health
- COVID-19 Guidance for K-12 Schools
Job Opportunities
- Unite Here and UFCW have come together to help workers find good jobs during this time of crisis. Apply Here
- UFCW local 324 Jobs in SoCal here
Coronavirus Stimulus Bill (CARES ACT)
Union Resources on COVID-19
California’s unions are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. Keep up-to-date with the latest information
- California Nurses Association
- UNAC/UHCP resources
- California Professional Firefighters (IAFF)
- CFT Toolkit for Educators and Staff
- IBEW 1245 resources
- IBEW 569 COVID-19 Resources
- IFPTE Local 21 resources
- SEIU 1021 resources
- SEIU 121 RN resources
- UFCW 5 Member FAQ COVID-19
- California Teachers Association Toolkit for Educators
- SAG-AFTRA resources
- SEIU 521 resources
- AFM 47 resources
- Teamster Local 399 resources
- UTLA resources
- California Faculty Association
- UC-AFT Resource Page
- AFSCME Council 57
- North America’s Building Trades Unions issued specific advice for construction industry employers to protect construction professionals from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.
- And finally, the AFL-CIO is tracking the federal response. View all the federal resources compiled by the AFL-CIO here.
Central Labor Council Resources
- Los Angeles County Federation of Labor COVID-19 Resources
- Contra Costa Labor Council Know Your Rights during COVID-19
- San Diego Labor Council COVID-19 Response
- Central Coast Labor Council COVID-19 Resources
- Sacramento Labor Council COVID-19 Resources
- Contact Info for All California CLC’s
Gig Workers and Contractors
- The COVID-19 is wrecking havoc on gig workers who lack financial safety and basic protections. View all federal and state resources for gig workers here
Legal Services / Servicios legales
- Los Angeles County (Bet Tzedek Legal Services): Dejar correo de voz a 323-939-0506, extension 415.
- Los Angeles County (Public Counsel): 213-385-2977
- Sacramento Area: 211
- Santa Clara County (Katherine & George Alexander Community Law Center): 866-870-7725
- San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties (Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto): 650-326-6440
- Bay Area: (Legal Aid at Work): 415-404-9093; (Centro Legal de la Raza): 510-437-1554
- San Francisco only: (La Raza Centro Legal): 415-575-3500
- San Bernardino and Riverside Counties; limited-capacity Statewide (Warehouse Workers Resource Center): 541-842-0964
- San Diego (Employment Rights Center): 619-521-1372
- Statewide (Legal Aid at Work): 866-864-8208
- Statewide (Asian Law Caucus): 415-896-1701
- Statewide (California Rural Legal Assistance)
COVID-19 Social Safety Net Resources
- Food assistance (benefitscal.org),
- Rent assistance (needhelppayingbills.com)
- Utility assistance (ca.gov)
- Medical assistance (ca.gov)
- SFUSD Free Meal Distribution
FOOD BANKS
- Contra Costa and Solano Counties
- San Joaquin County
- San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties
- Sonoma, Humboldt, Del Norte, Mendocino, and Lake counties
- Napa County
- Yolo County
- Sacramento County
- Yuba and Sutter Counties
- Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Plumas, Sierra and Tehama counties
- Silicon Valley
- Alameda County Community Food Bank
- San Francisco and Marin Counties
Search for more here: http://www.cafoodbanks.org/
COVID-19 Resources en Español
Take Action
- UNAC/UHCP: Letter to California Hospital CEOs
- California Nurses/ National Nurses United: Tell Congress we demand nurses are protected
- UFCW: Tell Gov. Gavin Newsom to Take Action to Support Grocery and Pharmacy Store Workers
- Unite Here: Put workers first in any airline and airport bailout
- Unite Here: Pay laid off arena and stadium workers
- Unite Here Local 11: Dear Dodgers and Angels: Step up to the Plate for Stadium Workers!
- IATSE: Tell congress to support displaced entertainment workers
- UDWA: Protect IHSS providers and clients during COVID-19 crisis
- SEIU USWW: Protect and invest frontline airport workers
- Los Angeles Federation of Labor: Healthy LA Coalition
Childcare for Essential Workers
Federal Resources
- OSHA standards protecting workers from COVID-19.
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- CDC: Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease
- Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19
- Social Service Information
Keeping working people safe through a health care crisis is a top priority for unions. If you need additional information or have questions, email the California Labor Federation at info@calaborfed.org and their dedicated staff will try to direct you to appropriate resources.