Reopening Your Business? Here are Four Important Legal Documents You Must Know!

With more and more businesses beginning to resume normal business operations, are there any necessary actions employers need to take? We’ve gathered information shared with us from legal professionals to bring the latest information to you. In this article, we cover four important legal documents and government notices that all employers must know.

**Disclaimer: The information in this article is for reference only. Please consult a legal professional for more information.

1. EDD Notice of Unemployment Insurance Claim Filed

With a record high of 3.1 million unemployed individuals in California, while employees are filing for unemployment insurance claims, employers are also receiving notices from the Employment Development Department (EDD). EDD requests action from the employer and employers are required to provide certain information for their employees. Failure to respond within the deadline can result in employer penalties.

2. Return to Work Notice

With many businesses beginning to resume normal operations and many employees returning to work, legal experts recommend employers to issue a written letter to employees on their return to work. It’s important to have written documents on record for unemployment insurance claims and other potential legal proceedings.

3. County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health: Reopening Protocols

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health has allowed certain businesses to safely reopen. The following checklist covers requirements specific to establishments permitted to reopen by the Order of the State Public Health Officer.

Protocol for Social Distancing: Appendix A

Protocols for Retail Establishments Opening for In-Person Shopping: Appendix B

Reopening Protocol for Warehousing, Manufacturing and Logistic Establishments: Appendix C

If your industry is not listed above, click here (opens in new tab) to find your industry’s reopening protocol. Office-based worksites, shopping centers, restaurants, hair salons and barbershops, and more have their own specific reopening guidelines to follow.

The County of Los Angeles Public Health is constantly updating their site with the latest news, health officer orders, and more. Please check their site (opens in new tab) for the latest changes.

4. Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Poster

To provide economic relief to families affected by the outbreak, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was designed and made effective on April 1. Employers are required to post the FFCRA poster at their workplace. Learn more here.

**Disclaimer: The information in this article is for reference only. Please consult a legal professional for more information.