Month: May 2020
California’s statewide stay-at-home order has left many Californians wondering what the future holds in regard to how businesses will re-open and what the consumer experience will look like. Governor Newsom issued a 4-stage “Resilience Roadmap” outlining the four stages of re-opening various public places. Whether a county is able to move to the next stage…
Read MoreEveryone should have an estate plan based on their circumstances. Your estate plan can take the form of a simple Will or can get progressively more advanced through the use of a living trust. As we all age, the need for an estate plan becomes more relevant and COVID-19 has made this need even more…
Read MoreGovernor Gavin Newsom created the “Six Critical Indicators” framework that California will consider before ending or changing the statewide stay-at-home order.[1] The framework is not a concrete plan, but the indicators will serve as an outline for modifying the stay-at-home order. The six indicators are: Monitoring and protecting communities through testing, contact tracing, isolating and…
Read MoreA quick observation can be noted concerning traffic across the greater San Joaquin Valley and Central Valley regions. That is this: It is anything but uniform. Myriad drivers and conveyances share roads that range from rural byways and agricultural corridors to busy urban thoroughfares and high-speed interstate freeways. The individuals who routinely use those varied…
Read MorePhoto credit: bbc.com Several Federal and State agencies have used existing laws or issued guidance to assist employers during the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic. Below are some frequently asked questions related to employer responsibilities during a pandemic; What preventative measures can be taken? Employers should encourage employees to practice social distancing and illness prevention practices. Preventative…
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