Coronavirus and labor law: Know your rights, from paid sick leave to working from home

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Here’s what labor lawyers, state officials and government agencies say could unfold in the workplace, and the rights workers have in California

Many corporations in Silicon Valley and elsewhere are taking it upon themselves to help prevent spread of coronavirus by asking workers to perform their jobs remotely for the indefinite future.

“I think both employers and employees need to be negotiating thoughtfully about minimizing risk to everybody,” Fisk said.Your employer may provide paid sick days as part of your terms of employment. Many low-wage workers do not have access to paid sick days, as federal law does not require employers to provide them.are entitled to at least three days of paid sick leave, and several California cities provide additional sick time.

Some companies have begun to adopt more flexible and generous sick leave policies in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

 

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