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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the state's official COVID-19 website.
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
County of Riverside, California: Paid Internships Through Youth Community Corps For COVID-19 Assistance
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has established a Youth Community Corps to provide employment opportunities for local youth and COVID-19-related assistance for the community. Individuals from 16 years old to 24 years old will be paired … » more information -
COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave For Food Sector Workers
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Order N-51-20, requiring California food sector employers who employ 500 or more employees to provide two weeks of Supplemental Paid Sick leave to California Food Sector Workers (as further described below) … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Reopening
On April 28, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the Resilience Roadmap, a four-stage plan for reopening California. Stage 1 was governed by the statewide stay-at-home order, which went into effect on March 19, 2020. Stage 2 allows lower-risk … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Reopening Certain Businesses and Manufacturers
On April 28, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a four-stage reopening plan. Stage 1 was governed by the statewide stay-at-home order, which went into effect on March 19, 2020. On May 4, 2020, Governor Newsom announced that, based on the state’s … » more information -
Online Job Platform for Workers Displaced by COVID-19 (OnwardCA.org)
On April 3, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the creation of OnwardCa.org, an online platform and initiative to connect workers displaced by COVID-19 with essential life services and job opportunities in critical industries.The OnwardCA … » more information -
Paid Family Leave
As part of its ongoing state benefits programs for workers, the State of California provides for paid family leave for employees. The paid family leave program provides for up to six weeks of benefit payments for eligible employees who experience a … » more information -
Temporary Suspension of Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act 60-Day Notice Requirement
As part of COVID-19 relief measures, California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an Executive Order suspending the California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act’s 60-day notice requirement until the end of the COVID-19 … » more information -
Unemployment Benefits
As part of its ongoing state benefits programs for workers, the State of California provides unemployment insurance to eligible workers who become unemployed or partially unemployed. The State has clarified that these benefits are available to … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Application Call Center
As authorized by Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-50-20, the California Employment Development Department (CEDD) will: (1) launch a new call center that will operate 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM to assist Californians with … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Work-Sharing Program
The Unemployment Insurance Work Sharing Program is part of California’s ongoing state benefits programs. The Work-Sharing program allows businesses, including businesses impacted by COVID-19, to retain workers by reducing hours and wages no more … » more information -
Wage Claim Extensions
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order that, among others, extends deadlines for workers to file wage claims with the Labor Commissioner. » more information -
Waiver of Certain Eligibility Requirements for In-Home Supportive Services and Early Learning and Care Services
As authorized by Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-47-20, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a temporary waiver of certain requirements and procedures for In-Home Supportive Services Program (IHSS) services … » more information -
Workers’ Compensation
As part of its ongoing state benefits programs for workers, the State of California provides for workers’ compensation benefits when a worker has been injured while performing his or her job duties. These state provided benefits are also available … » more information -
Right of Recall and Worker Retention Policies for Laid-Off Janitorial, Maintenance, Security Service, and Hospitality Industry Employees
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has adopted Right of Recall and Worker Retention policies to protect workers in the janitorial, maintenance, security service, and hospitality industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. » more information -
County of Riverside: Workforce Assistance Programs
Riverside County residents who have experienced lay-offs, termination, or reduced hours due to COVID-19 may be eligible for up to $800 in job loss benefits. The funds may be used towards housing and utility assistance, telework equipment and … » more information -
Accessing Financial Relief through L.A. Connected
L.A. Connected is a citywide effort helping Angelenos access their Economic Impact Payments (also known as the federal stimulus checks), unemployment benefit insurance, income tax credits, and other vital financial assistance needed to recover from … » more information -
LA Represents (Legal Assistance)
On May 5, 2020, Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer announced that they have assembled a coalition of law firms, bar associations and attorneys who will enhance their existing pro bono commitments to legal aid organizations to provide … » more information -
Online Jobs Portal
On March 20, 2020, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the L.A. Jobs Portal (https://jobs.lajobsportal.org/), a one-stop shop for Angelenos who are out-of-work or under-employed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. » more information -
Disaster Help Center
The Los Angeles County Disaster Help Center is a new, centralized call center offering free, one-on-one counseling and support for business owners, workers, property owners, and landlords affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The Help Center assists … » more information -
COVID-19 Testing Center For First Responders
The City of Oakland has opened a COVID-19 testing site for first responders and frontline workers located in the parking lot of the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center. The Kaiser Convention Center testing site will be open Mondays through Saturdays … » more information -
Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
As an existing benefit, Oakland’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance requires that Oakland workers performing at least two hours’ work per week accrue paid sick leave at a rate of one hour per 30 working hours. Employers with less than 10 employees must … » more information -
Community Services Call Center Extended Hours
Orange County Community Services (OCCS) is expanding call center hours to meet the needs of those impacted by COVID-19. OCCS offers services to seniors, veterans, business owners, the unemployed, and others. OCCS offers bilingual and bicultural … » more information -
COVID-19 Relief Package – Temporary Suspension of Utility Cut-Offs, Distribution of Sanitation Resources, Small Business Loans, and Homelessness Assistance
The Sacramento City Council has passed a COVID-19 relief package containing programs to assist individuals and small businesses with a variety of measures. » more information -
COVID-19 Relief Package – Temporary Suspension of Utility Cut-Offs, Distribution of Sanitation Resources, Small Business Loans, and Homelessness Assistance
The Sacramento City Council has passed a COVID-19 relief package containing programs to assist individuals and small businesses with a variety of measures. » more information -
City of Sacramento, California: Job Protection Hotline for Sacramento Workers
The City of Sacramento, in partnership with the Sacramento Central Labor Council and the Center for Workers’ Rights, has established the Coronavirus Job Protection hotline. » more information -
Early Access to Vacation and Paid Sick Leave for City Employees
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, employees of the City of San Francisco who are impacted by COVID-19 will have early access to their vacation time and paid sick leave. If an employee has exhausted his or her existing leave, including vacation … » more information -
Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
San Francisco’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance (PSLO) requires employers to provide paid sick leave to all employees who perform work in San Francisco. Employees earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Employers with 10 or more … » more information -
San Francisco: Paid Sick Leave Expansion (Workers and Families First)
The City of San Francisco announced the Worker and Families First Program to provide $10 million in public funding to businesses for providing five additional days of sick leave pay to workers beyond their existing policies in which the City … » more information -
Suspension of Certain Requirements for Teaching Credentials
The California Office of the Governor has modified certain requirements for individuals seeking to obtain teaching or school administrator credentials during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, individuals otherwise eligible to enroll in … » more information -
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Asian Americans Advancing Justice is providing free legal consults for low-wage workers on issues related, but not limited, to unpaid wages, overtime, unemployment insurance benefits, wrongful termination … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs)
CalWORKs is a public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eligible families that have a child or children. Families with little or no cash, or those that require housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, may also be … » more information -
Child and Adult Care Food Program
California’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a state and federally-funded program that predates COVID-19, and can be used by eligible participants at this time. » more information -
Great Plates Delivered – Free Home Meals for Seniors
Great Plates Delivered is a state-wide program that, in partnership with local restaurants, will provide three free hot meals a day to older Californians who are isolating at home and are ineligible for other nutrition programs. The program will … » more information -
Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program For Families With Children Eligible for Free or Reduced-Price School Meals
Families with children eligible for free or reduced-price meals are eligible for expanded EBT benefits of up to an additional $365 per child to buy food while schools are closed using the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program (“P-EBT”). » more information -
Statewide COVID-19 Hotline
On March 31, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the creation of a statewide hotline as a one-stop shop resource to answer questions and help provide assistance to Californians during the COVID-19 crisis. The hotline, for example, will assist … » more information -
The CalFresh (SNAP) Program
The CalFresh Program (federally known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)) provides monthly food benefits to low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. CalFresh is federally mandated, and, in … » more information -
Waiver of “Minimum Stocking Requirements” for WIC Vendors
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded health and nutrition program that predates COVID-19, but can be used by eligible participants at this time. There are 83 WIC agencies in … » more information -
Waiver of Eligibility Re-Determinations for Medi-Cal; CalFresh; CalWORKs; Cash Assistance for Immigrants; In-Home Supportive Service
On March 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20. The order temporarily suspends the application of any state law that would require the re-determination of eligibility for benefits for individuals currently receiving services … » more information -
Anaheim, California and Anaheim-Area School District: Meals for Students
Several Anaheim area school districts are offering meals for students, including Anaheim Elementary School District, Magnolia School District, Orange Unified School District, and Savanna School District. Eligibility requirements, hours of operation, … » more information -
‘Great Plates Delivered’ Meal Delivery Initiative
LA County is participating in California’s ‘Great Plates Delivered’ initiative, and will provide three home-delivered meals a day to qualifying adults who apply and are either over 65, or aged 60-64 and in a high-risk group as defined by the CDC. » more information -
‘Great Plates Delivered’ Meal Delivery Initiative to Support Seniors and Local Restaurants
Riverside County is participating in California’s ‘Great Plates Delivered’ initiative to provide three free home-delivered meals from local restaurants to qualifying seniors. Seniors can apply to participate in the program here. » more information -
County of Riverside: Free Meals for Seniors
The Riverside County Office on Aging, the Janet Goeske Foundation, and Sodexo are providing free frozen meals to Riverside County seniors over 60 years of age. » more information -
Student Meals Program
Due to the school closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hayward Unified School District is serving free meals to students on weekdays between 11 a.m. and noon through at least June 11, 2020. Students may receive both breakfast and lunch … » more information -
‘Great Plates Delivered’ Meal Delivery Initiative to Support Seniors and Local Restaurants
The City of Long Beach is participating in California’s “Great Plates Delivered” initiative and will provide up to three home-delivered meals a day to qualifying adults who apply and are either 65 and over, or aged 60-64 and in a high-risk group for … » more information -
Summer Food Service Program For Children and Youth
The City of Long Beach will offer the United States Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program to provide free, nutritious meals to Long Beach children and youth throughout the summer months. » more information
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