![There are several job protection and wage replacement programs in place to help part-time and full-time employees, both at the federal and state levels. (Shutterstock photo)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0320_blog_employmentlaw_shutterstock_lead.jpg?1585082075)
Help for Displaced Workers
What employers and employees need to know about job protection and wage replacement during the COVID-19 pandemic
In the COVID-19 pandemic, business as usual has been upended and employers and employees are facing uncharted territory. Comstock’s spoke with Roseville-based employment law attorney Drew Lewis about what job protection and wage replacement programs are available in the Capital Region.
![Raksmey Roeum-Castleman is administrator at Telecare Corporation. (Photo by Rachel Valley)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0320_feat_leadership_roeum-castleman_rachelvalley_lead.jpg?1584997865)
Follow Her Lead: Raksmey Arun Roeum-Castleman
As the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we profile 19 leaders in the Capital Region
Raksmey Roeum-Castleman, administrator at Telecare Corporation, oversees 25 employees in three health care programs at Telecare, teaches health, kickboxing and yoga at San Joaquin Delta College and collaborates with Southeast Asian advocacy organizations around the country.
![Tina Reynolds is the founder and president of Uptown Studios. (Photo by Rachel Valley)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0320_feat_leadership_reynolds_rachelvalley_lead.jpg?1584758194)
Follow Her Lead: Tina Reynolds
As the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we profile 19 leaders in the Capital Region
Tina Reynolds is the founder and president of Uptown Studios, a multimedia design firm geared towards nonprofits, government entities and other organizations dedicated to social change.
![Catherine Reheis-Boyd is president of Western States Petroleum Association. (Photo by Rachel Valley)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0320_feat_leadership_reheis-boyd_rachelvalley_lead.jpg?1584473819)
Follow Her Lead: Catherine Reheis-Boyd
As the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we profile 19 leaders in the Capital Region
Catherine Reheis-Boyd, president of Western States Petroleum Association, is attempting to rebrand the petroleum industry.
![Allison Otto is executive vice president of Otto Construction. (Photo by Rachel Valley)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0320_feat_leadership_otto_rachelvalley_lead.jpg?1584472677)
Follow Her Lead: Allison Otto
As the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we profile 19 leaders in the Capital Region
Allison Otto, executive vice president of Otto Construction, was a lobbyist at the Capitol before her father called her to join the company her grandfather started in 1947.
![Cindy Messer is president and CEO of Montna Farms. (Photo by Rachel Valley)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0320_feat_leadership_montnavanvleck_rachelvalley_lead.jpg?1584468620)
Follow Her Lead: Nicole Montna Van Vleck
As the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we profile 19 leaders in the Capital Region
When Nicole Montna Van Vleck, president and CEO of Montna Farms, left the family farm to go to college and start her career, she didn’t think that she’d return.
![Cindy Messer is chief deputy director of the California Department of Water Resources. (Photo by Rachel Valley)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0320_feat_leadership_messer_rachelvalley_lead.jpg?1584141194)
Follow Her Lead: Cindy Messer
As the country celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we profile 19 leaders in the Capital Region
Cindy Messer was sworn in as chief deputy director of the California Department of Water Resources the day after the Oroville Dam crisis began in February 2017, when damage to both the main and emergency spillways forced the evacuation of more than 180,000 residents.
![It can be legally problematic if your employee feels discriminated against because coworkers use “he” or “she” rather than “they.” (Illustration by Marissa Lewis; elements from Shutterstock)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0320_dept_evilhr_marissalewis.png?1582572398)
Dilemma of the Month: How to Best Handle Gender-Neutral Pronouns
I have an employee who would like to be referred to with gender-neutral pronouns. What is our obligation to this employee, and do we face possible legal repercussions?
![Many federal laws stipulate a minimum numbers of employees before you have to follow them. (Shutterstock illustration)](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0220_dept_evilhr_shutterstock.png?1580940652)
Dilemma of the Month: Why Onboarding Is Critical for New Hires
I can’t afford a full-time HR person, but I need help onboarding new hires. What can I do?
![Anita Ross has authored two books on self-love and mentors others in Sacramento on how to achieve this goal.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/0120_blog_gettingtoknow_nicolettlelovell_lead.jpg?1579814888)
Getting to Know: Anita Ross
Sacramento life coach promotes the power of self-love
Anita Ross is on a mission to coach women and equip them with the tools to live their dreams.