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Are you eligible for paid leave related to COVID-19? Find out who’s covered, how much leave eligible employees can take and more guidance at dol.gov/FFCRA.

The San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce Invites You To Join Us For An Important Complimentary Virtual Legal Forum Eviction During Covid: Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants This Legal Forum will cover both residential and commercial real estate issues... Date: Thursday, September 3, 2020 Time: 6:45-8:00 PM. Virtual Platform: ZOOM Cost: Complimentary to the entire community at large. Members and Nonmembers of the San Gabriel Chamber are encouraged to attend. This Virtual Legal Forum is FREE and OPEN TO ALL RSVP Required: https://sangabrielchamber.org/virtual-legal-forum/

Under the new AB 3088, to qualify for the eviction protections, tenants would be required to file declarations with their landlords that they are suffering financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the compromise proposal, tenants can’t be evicted for nonpayment of rent this year from March to Sept. 1. They can continue to avoid eviction if they pay at least a quarter of their rent starting Sept. 1 and until Jan. 31, 2021, after which full rent would have to be paid.

Many business owners learn when they open up a business in California the following: (1) Incorporate; (2) Ask an attorney if you have legal questions; and (3) Buy insurance. But what happens when the insurance you buy fails to cover you for something that you think should be covered? In this case, because of Covid? https://www.paulchenglaw.com//insurance-bad-faith-busines/

Section 2 of the new law would also permit commercial tenants to serve notices demanding their landlords renegotiate their leases in good faith. If negotiations fail, tenants could then terminate their remaining lease terms, and any associated third-party guarantees, with no liability for the payment of future rent.

Are you eligible for paid leave related to COVID-19? Find out who’s covered, how much leave eligible employees can take and more guidance at dol.gov/FFCRA.

Many Americans affected by the COVID-19 outbreak will benefit from new workplace protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Paid sick leave and paid family leave are available to many workers affected by COVID-19. Find out if you qualify: https://blog.dol.gov//are-you-eligible-for-covid-19-paid-l

This is a summary of the current eviction law as it relates in Los Angeles County until May 30, 2020. In summary, all #evictions both for residential and commercial are stopped if you can show an impact based on #COVID19 and if your specific city has not previously enacted an ordinance that addresses rent. You will need to repay any amounts owed within a 12 month period after May 30, 2020. Your specific jurisdiction may be different.

The #COVID19 pandemic has challenged businesses and government in an unprecedented fashion. In response, the federal government has passed several pieces of legislation including the #FamiliesFirstCoronavirusResponseAct signed into law on March 18, 2020. Among the many provisions in the law, effective April 1, employers covered under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (FFCRA) are required to post a new notice, the Families F...irst Coronavirus Response Act Notice. Covered employers include private US employers with fewer than 500 employees. The new poster articulates employee rights including paid leave entitlements, qualifying reasons and enforcement under the new leaves. The new model posting is attached here in both English and Spanish. According the Department of Labor guidance, to comply, each covered employer must post a notice of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act requirements in a conspicuous place on its premises. An employer may satisfy this requirement by emailing or direct mailing this notice to employees or posting this notice on an employee information internal or external website. Given the current state of the workforce, we are providing you with this posting electronically to expedite delivery and to help you meet the posting requirement sooner.

West San Gabriel Valley REALTORS invites Attorney Paul P. Cheng from the Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng & Associates for the presentation during the April 9th Virtual MLS Breakfast Meeting on the topic: "New Laws Regarding #COVID19 and It's Impact on Current Business and Real Estate Community." #PPRCLaw #StrongTogether #COVID19 #COVID19Updates #COVID19NewLaws

Don't miss West San Gabriel Valley Association of Realtors MLS Breakfast meeting, 4/9, at 9AM. Attorney Paul P. Cheng will discuss "New Laws Regarding COVID-19". Click https://tinyurl.com/qsmjwyu to register.

Our law office continues to review implementation guidance from federal agencies related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Here’s what we know as of Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

On March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, #HR6201, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a summary of key points for employers to consider in business planning and compliance in the weeks and months to come.

From advising employers how to respond when an employee tests positive for #coronavirus to counseling employees afraid of catching it at the office, we are working around the clock to help everyone navigate the uncharted legal waters sparked by the rapidly spreading #COVID19 pandemic, which caused many employers to close their doors and many employees to work from home. On March 18th, President Donald Trump signed the second coronavirus aid package, H.R.6201 (The Families Fir...st Coronavirus Response Act), into law. The final bill included some significant policy changes from the original proposals that were intended to address both the impacts on small businesses and individuals. This is a time for everyone to be looking at not only what you are legally required to do, but at what the right thing to do is given the information that we have. #BetterStronger #UnityMakesStrength #BetterTogether

The coronavirus situation in our country has become more critical and is now disrupting businesses, affecting their employees and impacting our personal lives. In an effort to help businesses in this situation, the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services have issued a Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19. Here is the link. We are hopeful that soon this will pass and things will return to normal. We wish you and your loved ones good health and patience as we all work together in our effort to win this fight.