WDB offers webinars for businesses impacted by COVID-19

The San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board (WDB) and the California Employers Association are partnering on a series of free webinars for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Coronavirus Update: Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Paid FMLA. April 3, 10-11 a.m. To participate, please go to: https://covid19paidsickleavewebinar.eventbrite.com

Layoffs, Furloughs and More. April 10, 10 a.m.-noon. To participate, please go to: https://layoffsandfurloughs.eventbrite.com

Remote Workers during Pandemic Crisis. April 17, 10 a.m.-noon. To participate, please go to: https://workingremotelywebinar.eventbrite.com

Leadership during a Crisis. April 24, 10 a.m.-noon. To participate, please go to: https://hrleadershiptools.eventbrite.com

Crucial Conversations in the Workplace. May 1, 10 a.m.-noon. To participate, please go to: https://hrcrucialconvos.eventbrite.com

The webinars are among a variety of resources and support services WDB offers businesses in San Bernardino County, including workshops, employment training, a rapid response program for businesses planning to downsize, and a free human resources hotline (1-877-282-3763).

In addition, WDB’s Business Services team is available to help businesses understand benefits they might be eligible for under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES), signed into law last week. A complete rundown of the benefits and support available under the CARES Act is available online.

“If you own or manage a business in San Bernardino County and have been impacted by COVID-19, we are here to help with information and resources,” said Phil Cothran, WDB Chairman.

To learn more about WDB’s Business Services team, click here.