We know that the current California and Los Angeles County Stay-At-Home orders and COVID-19 are affecting all California residents. We want to help you learn about some of the federal, state and local resources available to you.
Employer Paid Sick Leave.
Under federal emergency legislation, if you cannot go to work or telecommute, your employer may be required to pay you for up to two (2) weeks paid sick leave. Coverage is up to ten (10) days lost work (80 hours if work full-time or two (2) weeks average weekly pay, if you work part-time). Contact your employer. Emergency legislation may also provide benefits in other situations. More guidance may be found at several web sites, including at www.irs.gov.
Unemployment Benefits.
If you were laid off or terminated from employment, you may qualify for unemployment benefits. Guidance may be found at http://dpss.lacunty.gov, but you may apply for benefits on-line at www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Ul_Online.htm.
Worker’s Compensation
You may qualify to file a disability insurance (DI) claim if you are unable to work due to being exposed to Covid-19 (medically certified); alternatively, you may request paid family leave (PEL) if you must leave work to care for an ill or quarantined family member with Covid-19 (medically certified). For guidance, see https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm.
Cal Fresh Benefits.
CalFresh (SNAP) benefits provide up to $192 per month or $353 per household to purchase food. While for public safety you cannot go in person to the Angeles County Department of Public Social Services offices to·see if you qualify, go to https://yourbenefits.laclrs.org/ybn/lndex.html. If you do qualify obtain an application and submit it as follows:
• On Line: www.yourbenefits.laclrs.org or www.getcalfresh.org
• Through the Customer Service Center (CSC) (866) 613-3777:
• By mail: Call the Customer Service Center (CSC) (866) ·613-3777and ask for a Cal Fresh application to be mailed to you. ·
• By fax: (310) 215-8220
Other Assistance.Los Angeles DPSS offers other assistance programs. There is no fee to request help. Go to https://yourbenefits.laclrs.org/ybn/Index.html
