Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an incredible push for a vaccine against the virus to be made widely available across the world. Countries like the United States have been opening businesses prematurely in order to return to normalcy, but with the reopen has come an overwhelming surge of new cases;Continue reading “COVID-19 Vaccine: When Can we Expect it, and How Much Will it Cost?”
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Unreliable Assistance for California Immigrants during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Robyn Beck/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images(https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/us/coronavirus-undocumented-california.html) Immigrants without legal status in California have been hit hard by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like millions of other Americans, they have lost jobs, wages and some have even lost their homes due to shutdowns and the economic fallout of the virus. In order to provide supportContinue reading “Unreliable Assistance for California Immigrants during the COVID-19 Pandemic”
Unemployment Aid is Expiring: What Next?
As more and more states across the country report thousands of new COVID-19 cases daily, the extra funds made available to support unemployed Americans through the pandemic have expired. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress in late March, and provided over $2 trillion in direct economic relief toContinue reading “Unemployment Aid is Expiring: What Next?”
Resetting the Local Economy After COVID-19: What’s Next?
On July 9th, the Institute for Local Government, CSAC Finance Corporation, and Kosmont Companies hosted a webinar highlighting the economic hurdles that local governments and private investors are facing in the wake of COVID-19. While the webinar focused in on California’s changing economic landscape, the panelists emphasized that the potential ramifications should be very similarContinue reading “Resetting the Local Economy After COVID-19: What’s Next?”
Can an employer require employees to sign a Covid-19 Waiver?
Yes, the employer can require employees to sign a COVID-19 Waiver. Whether liability waivers can be signed depends on circumstances and industry in which an individual works. Essential industries such as food and beverages, health care and real estate require employees to be present at work and can be required to sign liability waivers forContinue reading “Can an employer require employees to sign a Covid-19 Waiver?”
A COVID-19 and Real Estate Perspective by Jeffrey Prang: Los Angeles County Assessor
In order to answer pressing questions about the COVID-19 crisis and specific real estate issues in California, the Greater Downey Association of Realtors invited Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang to speak at a Zoom Webinar on May 27th 2020. Beginning with the COVID-19 crisis, it is stressed that the long term effects on theContinue reading “A COVID-19 and Real Estate Perspective by Jeffrey Prang: Los Angeles County Assessor”
What is the “Retail Apocalypse”?
COVID-19 has struck small businesses and brick and mortar retail stores due to the shrinking amount of business they are receiving. Over 100,000 small businesses have closed their doors due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, around 12,000 retail businesses are expected to close permanently in 2020, an increase from 9,300 inContinue reading “What is the “Retail Apocalypse”?”
COVID-19: A Get Out of Jail Free Card?
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a serious challenge to detainees of the judicial system. This challenge stems from the detainee’s fear of contracting COVID-19 whilst in detention. Across the United States scores of detainees have filed motions and appeals requesting their release from detention due to COVID-19. Should these potentially dangerous detainees be released into societyContinue reading “COVID-19: A Get Out of Jail Free Card?”
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Reopening Guidelines
On April 29, 2020, Gov. Doug Ducey extended the statewide stay-at-home order until May 15th and introduced guidelines for a slow reopening for the next two weeks. Listed below are the dates, places opening, along with a brief overview of safety measures for both businesses and customers. Before visiting these places, it is important toContinue reading “Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Reopening Guidelines”
How Covid-19 is Affecting These 10 California Cities
Stay at home orders were issued across the state starting in March. The coronavirus outbreak allowed for deficits to replace reserves. Below are 10 California cities which have been impacted by the virus who are taking helpful actions to prevent their citizens and businesses from being ravaged. As they fight, they are waiting for theContinue reading “How Covid-19 is Affecting These 10 California Cities”
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