Ordinarily, there is a 7-day waiting period for VDI or state disability to begin. In an executive order issued by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, this waiting period is waived for people who are unemployed and/or disabled as a result of COVID-19.

If you are sick or have tested positive for COVID-19, you can use COVID Flex Hours and sick leave, and you may be eligible for short-term disability leave through voluntary disability insurance. If you are not sick, but…