When Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered Californians in mid-March to shelter in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus, businesses quickly transitioned to remote work.
Six months later, most nonessential workplaces remain shuttered, and some companies say their workers will telecommute through the summer of 2021—and perhaps for far longer.
California businesses and HR departments that neglected to craft appropriate policies and procedures for expense reimbursements and workplace safety should prioritize that task.