Newsom Promises Expanded Worker Protections but Hasn't Announced New Presumption

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is committed to working with lawmakers to expand employee protections during the COVID-19 pandemic, though his office stopped short of saying the governor planned to announce another presumption after his previous order expired earlier this month. “Governor Newsom will work with the Legislature to build on previous executive action and advance worker protections,” Newsom’s office announced in a Friday news release. “Expanded paid sick leave will provide workers financial security so they are able to stay home when sick. Similarly, w...