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Governor’s Quandary: Who Should Get California Workers’ Comp Benefits For COVID-19?

Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing intense lobbying from both business and labor as he weighs an executive order that would make it easier for essential workers such as nurses and grocery clerks to get workers’ compensation if they contract COVID-19.

Apr 27, 2020 Barbara Feder Ostrov

Managing a Crisis

Companies should be proactive when it comes to managing their stories

People are paying close attention to social media and mainstream media, because of interest in the pandemic and because so many are at home. That is why it is vital to immediately assess the threat and pursue means to counter it by confirming facts and sharing your story. 

Apr 24, 2020 Kevin Riggs

Dilemma of the Month: Workers Must Get Paid for Scheduled Time

If employees are scheduled to begin working at 6 a.m., but no one from management shows up until 7 a.m. to unlock the doors, can the workers be penalized and docked an hour of pay?

Apr 10, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Buzzwords: Solopreneur

An independent business owner who runs all aspects of the business on their own, without employees

Some choose solopreneurship because of the flexibility it provides versus the traditional corporate career path. Others become an expert in their field while working as an employee, then venture out independently to provide their services. 

Apr 9, 2020 Vanessa Labi

Protecting Our Privacy

Cybersecurity advocate George Usi on how businesses can prepare for an eventual compromise

George Usi founded Rancho Cordova-based Omnistruct in 2019, selling cybersecurity compliance programs to businesses. We spoke with Usi about his mission to educate businesses so they can manage their risk when a cybersecurity breach occurs.

Apr 3, 2020 Sena Christian

The Coronavirus Challenge

The pandemic is exposing cracks in our systems, but it’s also an opportunity to strengthen systems

Before the outbreak and spread of the new coronavirus, disruptive technologies, global competition and instant 24/7 connectivity made forecasting difficult. Today, the sheer magnitude and instability triggered by COVID-19 has made the road ahead far less clear. Or has it?

Mar 30, 2020 Bill Mueller

Follow Her Lead: Virginia Varela

As the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we profile 19 leaders in the Capital Region

As president and CEO of Golden Pacific Bank in Sacramento, Virginia Varela is among just 4 percent of women who hold the top C-suite title in the field of banking.

Mar 27, 2020 Judy Farah

Follow Her Lead: Alice Sauro

As the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we profile 19 leaders in the Capital Region

Alice Sauro became executive director of the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera in 2015, during what she calls the Philharmonic & Opera’s “dark season.”

Mar 26, 2020 Shoka

Follow Her Lead: Wendy Saunders

As the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we profile 19 leaders in the Capital Region

Wendy Saunders is executive director of the Capitol Area Development Authority, whose mission is to make housing in the area around the Capitol more affordable and manage and develop residential and commercial properties.

Mar 25, 2020 Judy Farah

Help for Displaced Workers

What employers and employees need to know about job protection and wage replacement during the COVID-19 pandemic

In the COVID-19 pandemic, business as usual has been upended and employers and employees are facing uncharted territory. Comstock’s spoke with Roseville-based employment law attorney Drew Lewis about what job protection and wage replacement programs are available in the Capital Region.

Mar 24, 2020 Laurie Lauletta-Boshart
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