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San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin sues DoorDash for ‘illegal misclassification’ of workers as independent contractors. By misclassifying workers as independent contractors instead of employees, companies can shirk on paying minimum wage, providing mandated breaks, and providing healthcare or sick days. Workers in such conditions are subsidized by the social safety net which is, in turn, subsidized by taxpayers and law-abiding companies.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits sex discrimination, applies to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. https://www.nytimes.com//gay-transgender-workers-supreme-c

The CARES Act stimulus bill provides business loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration to small businesses, individuals who are self-employed, sole proprietors, and independent contractors. Women and minority owned businesses, and new businesses are prioritized. Upon application, you could qualify for a $10,000 advance. Check out more info in my blog: https://medium.com//cares-act-stimulus-provides-relief-to- Hope you are well and staying safe!

March 28, 2020 Judicial Council Approves Temporary Emergency Measures to Aid Courts During COVID-19 Pandemic: At emergency meeting, council action follows Governor’s executive order giving the judicial branch needed flexibility to maintain service to the public during state of emergency... https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov//judicial-council-approves-

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