Client Alert
May 13, 2020
California
Begins Stage 2

Re-Opening Businesses

Rex Hime, President of the California Business Property Association, provided some very relevant information about California moving into Phase 2 and the specific requirements for the types of businesses that are now permitted to re-open. We are happy to share this information with you.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Not all counties are following the governor’s timelines. Some counties are choosing to remain in Phase 1. Other counties are already moving towards Phase 3. Make sure to check with each specific county to ensure you are in compliance.

California Commercial Real Estate Leaders:

The Governor announced our state will move into “Stage 2” of modifying the state’s stay-at-home order.  The reasons given include both hitting the health and testing/PPE metrics set in the plan to recovery, but also a recognition that the economics are pushing the state into severe recession and blowing a hole in the state budget, as well as all of our revenues, and pushing unemployment upwards of 19%..

“We must get our economy roaring once again and put paychecks in people’s pockets. But the risk of COVID-19 infection is still real for all Californians and continues to be fatal,” stated the Governor.

With that the governor has released industry/sector-specific guidance for this initial phase of re-opening meant to allow you to plan and prepare for re-opening, make changed needed in your work environment, and adjust practices by employees and help educate your customers.

Here is specific guidance plans pertaining to CBPA Members. 
 
We expect more guidance to follow as we move through Phase 2 and into Phase 3 (i.e. restaurants). A link to the full list for all industries can be found at the end of this email:

Construction:    This  guidance for the construction industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the  checklist for the construction industry  in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.

Logistics and Warehousing Facilities:  The  guidance for businesses operating in the logistics/warehousing industry  provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers.  Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the  checklist for the logistics/warehousing industry  in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.

Manufacturing:  The  guidance for the manufacturing industry  provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers.

Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the  checklist for the manufacturing industry  in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.

Office workspaces:  The  guidance for businesses operating in office workspaces  provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers.  Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the  checklist for office workspaces  in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.

Real estate transaction:  This  Guidance for businesses operating in the real estate industry  provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers.  Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the  checklist for the real estate industry  in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.

Retail:  This  guidance for retailers  provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers.

Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the  checklist for retailers  in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LIST OF INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: LINK:   https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/
 
Information provided by the California Business Property Association and reprinted with permission.
Any information contained herein is intended for informational purposes
only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent counsel
for advice on any legal matter.


RICHARD L. SEIDE, APC
901 Dove Street, Suite 120, Newport Beach, CA 92660- 3018
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