COVID-19 Update – New Guidance on Exempt Businesses and Workers From Governor’s “Stay Home” Directive

By Thomas R. McMorrow, Partner, Government and Regulatory | Brandon D. Young, Partner, Government and Regulatory

California published new guidance on which business sectors and workers are exempt from Governor Newsom’s “Stay Home” directive. The centerpiece of the new guidance is a list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers,” delineating certain types and categories of workers that may continue without violating the state’s prior directive. Industries include, but are not limited to, healthcare, transportation, real estate and construction, retail, oil and gas, communications, and manufacturing. This situation remains dynamic as guidance from the state and local governments continues to be updated. 

The state’s guidance is available at https://communications.manatt.com/e/745343/me-except-for-essential-needs-/yzsg6/247807315?h=bOsqI_ItNxucs3TyUNJJkB4ya1yBwoJT04qPUj43yd0 and https://communications.manatt.com/e/745343/ticalInfrastructureWorkers-pdf/yzsg8/247807315?h=bOsqI_ItNxucs3TyUNJJkB4ya1yBwoJT04qPUj43yd0.