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Sessions are available both virtually through Zoom and in person at the Downtown Library. 

No, only once a year. From the second booking, just use the online calendar.

Yes, email us 24 hours in advance

Edservices@hayward-ca.gov

Racial Equity Lens: 

We strive to build a culture of equity to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all residents. 

The City is committed to providing equitable services that improve the lives of all residents and take into consideration past inequities and injustices. We know achieving this vision requires tackling tough issues like institutional racism and implicit bias. We also know it takes continuous listening, learning, and improvement.

Questions we ask when we apply a racial equity lens to a service or project: 

• What problem is this service/project seeking to address? 
• Who benefits from this service/project? Are some community members impacted by the problem more than others? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? 
• Who does this service/project not benefit? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? 
• Who is currently accessing this service? 
• Who is not accessing this service? Do we know why? Are there barriers that makes it more difficult for some community members to use or access this service? 
• How are we communicating about this service/project? What barriers are there for people to find up-to-date information? 
• What racial, cultural, and/or ethnic groups experience disparities related to this program? How does this program benefit them or further exacerbate their disparities? 

Education City Lens:

We strive to build a city where all residents have access to quality educational opportunities and cradle-to-career support so they can achieve their life goals. 

The City is committed to working alongside our educational and community partners to support the academic success and future employment of Hayward’s students. The City does this by actively participating in collaborations like the Hayward Promise Neighborhoods, growing the economy, facilitating pathways for both private and public sector careers, partnering to provide education and employment services, and communicating about educational opportunities and successes. 

Racial Equity Lens: 

We strive to build a culture of equity to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all residents. 

The City is committed to providing equitable services that improve the lives of all residents and take into consideration past inequities and injustices. We know achieving this vision requires tackling tough issues like institutional racism and implicit bias. We also know it takes continuous listening, learning, and improvement.

Questions we ask when we apply a racial equity lens to a service or project: 

• What problem is this service/project seeking to address? 
• Who benefits from this service/project? Are some community members impacted by the problem more than others? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? 
• Who does this service/project not benefit? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? 
• Who is currently accessing this service? 
• Who is not accessing this service? Do we know why? Are there barriers that makes it more difficult for some community members to use or access this service? 
• How are we communicating about this service/project? What barriers are there for people to find up-to-date information? 
• What racial, cultural, and/or ethnic groups experience disparities related to this program? How does this program benefit them or further exacerbate their disparities? 

Education City Lens:

We strive to build a city where all residents have access to quality educational opportunities and cradle-to-career support so they can achieve their life goals. 

The City is committed to working alongside our educational and community partners to support the academic success and future employment of Hayward’s students. The City does this by actively participating in collaborations like the Hayward Promise Neighborhoods, growing the economy, facilitating pathways for both private and public sector careers, partnering to provide education and employment services, and communicating about educational opportunities and successes. 

Racial Equity Lens: 

We strive to build a culture of equity to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all residents. 

The City is committed to providing equitable services that improve the lives of all residents and take into consideration past inequities and injustices. We know achieving this vision requires tackling tough issues like institutional racism and implicit bias. We also know it takes continuous listening, learning, and improvement.

Questions we ask when we apply a racial equity lens to a service or project: 

• What problem is this service/project seeking to address? 
• Who benefits from this service/project? Are some community members impacted by the problem more than others? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? 
• Who does this service/project not benefit? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? 
• Who is currently accessing this service? 
• Who is not accessing this service? Do we know why? Are there barriers that makes it more difficult for some community members to use or access this service? 
• How are we communicating about this service/project? What barriers are there for people to find up-to-date information? 
• What racial, cultural, and/or ethnic groups experience disparities related to this program? How does this program benefit them or further exacerbate their disparities? 

Education City Lens:

We strive to build a city where all residents have access to quality educational opportunities and cradle-to-career support so they can achieve their life goals. 

The City is committed to working alongside our educational and community partners to support the academic success and future employment of Hayward’s students. The City does this by actively participating in collaborations like the Hayward Promise Neighborhoods, growing the economy, facilitating pathways for both private and public sector careers, partnering to provide education and employment services, and communicating about educational opportunities and successes. 

Racial Equity Lens: 

We strive to build a culture of equity to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all residents. 

The City is committed to providing equitable services that improve the lives of all residents and take into consideration past inequities and injustices. We know achieving this vision requires tackling tough issues like institutional racism and implicit bias. We also know it takes continuous listening, learning, and improvement.

Questions we ask when we apply a racial equity lens to a service or project: 

• What problem is this service/project seeking to address? 
• Who benefits from this service/project? Are some community members impacted by the problem more than others? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? 
• Who does this service/project not benefit? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? 
• Who is currently accessing this service? 
• Who is not accessing this service? Do we know why? Are there barriers that makes it more difficult for some community members to use or access this service? 
• How are we communicating about this service/project? What barriers are there for people to find up-to-date information? 
• What racial, cultural, and/or ethnic groups experience disparities related to this program? How does this program benefit them or further exacerbate their disparities? 

Education City Lens:

We strive to build a city where all residents have access to quality educational opportunities and cradle-to-career support so they can achieve their life goals. 

The City is committed to working alongside our educational and community partners to support the academic success and future employment of Hayward’s students. The City does this by actively participating in collaborations like the Hayward Promise Neighborhoods, growing the economy, facilitating pathways for both private and public sector careers, partnering to provide education and employment services, and communicating about educational opportunities and successes. 

Racial Equity Lens: 

We strive to build a culture of equity to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all residents. 

The City is committed to providing equitable services that improve the lives of all residents and take into consideration past inequities and injustices. We know achieving this vision requires tackling tough issues like institutional racism and implicit bias. We also know it takes continuous listening, learning, and improvement.

Questions we ask when we apply a racial equity lens to a service or project: 

• What problem is this service/project seeking to address? 
• Who benefits from this service/project? Are some community members impacted by the problem more than others? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? 
• Who does this service/project not benefit? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? 
• Who is currently accessing this service? 
• Who is not accessing this service? Do we know why? Are there barriers that makes it more difficult for some community members to use or access this service? 
• How are we communicating about this service/project? What barriers are there for people to find up-to-date information? 
• What racial, cultural, and/or ethnic groups experience disparities related to this program? How does this program benefit them or further exacerbate their disparities? 

Education City Lens:

We strive to build a city where all residents have access to quality educational opportunities and cradle-to-career support so they can achieve their life goals. 

The City is committed to working alongside our educational and community partners to support the academic success and future employment of Hayward’s students. The City does this by actively participating in collaborations like the Hayward Promise Neighborhoods, growing the economy, facilitating pathways for both private and public sector careers, partnering to provide education and employment services, and communicating about educational opportunities and successes. 

Racial Equity Lens: 

We strive to build a culture of equity to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all residents. 

The City is committed to providing equitable services that improve the lives of all residents and take into consideration past inequities and injustices. We know achieving this vision requires tackling tough issues like institutional racism and implicit bias. We also know it takes continuous listening, learning, and improvement.

Questions we ask when we apply a racial equity lens to a service or project: 

• What problem is this service/project seeking to address? 
• Who benefits from this service/project? Are some community members impacted by the problem more than others? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? 
• Who does this service/project not benefit? Do we have demographic information about this group(s)? 
• Who is currently accessing this service? 
• Who is not accessing this service? Do we know why? Are there barriers that makes it more difficult for some community members to use or access this service? 
• How are we communicating about this service/project? What barriers are there for people to find up-to-date information? 
• What racial, cultural, and/or ethnic groups experience disparities related to this program? How does this program benefit them or further exacerbate their disparities? 

Education City Lens:

We strive to build a city where all residents have access to quality educational opportunities and cradle-to-career support so they can achieve their life goals. 

The City is committed to working alongside our educational and community partners to support the academic success and future employment of Hayward’s students. The City does this by actively participating in collaborations like the Hayward Promise Neighborhoods, growing the economy, facilitating pathways for both private and public sector careers, partnering to provide education and employment services, and communicating about educational opportunities and successes. 

Call 211 or visit 211alamedacounty.org for help with a broad range of services including housing, transportation, food, health, reentry, employment, and more.

Foothill Blvd/City Center Dr

• Community Briefing News Release
• Video Recorded Press Conference
• Community Briefing Updated News Release
• View the Incident Video

This Order currently requires that all schools stop holding classes at physical locations within the County. In general, schools cannot be open for in-person instruction. In order to support distance or remote learning, and other school services, schools may allow their employees to come to work. 

Apr. 14, 2020 City Council Meeting

Minimum Wage Ordinance: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Article 15 of Chapter 6 of the Hayward Municipal Code Relating to Payment of Minimum Wages by Employers

• Staff report
• Published ordinance
• Video of meeting

Apr. 7, 2020 City Council Meeting

Minimum Wage Ordinance: Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6 "Minimum Wage Ordinance" of the City of Hayward Municipal Code Delaying the Implementation Date and Modifying the Yearly Adjustment Date for Increases in Response to Significant Impacts to Businesses Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Staff report – April 7, 2020
• Ordinance Amendment

Feb. 04, 2020 City Council Meeting

Local Minimum Wage Ordinance: Introduce an Ordinance to Add Article 15 to Chapter 6 of the Hayward Municipal Code Establishing a Local Minimum Wage for Employees Working for Any Employers within the City of Hayward 

• Staff Report
• Presentation
• Video of Item

Oct. 15, 2019 City Council Meeting

Acceleration of Statewide Minimum Wage in the City of Hayward

• Staff Report
• Presentation

• English Bulletin
• Chinese Bulletin
• Spanish Bulletin

No. However, most employees of such companies will need to work from home. Anyone who must work onsite to maintain “Essential Infrastructure” for the community or to maintain “Minimum Necessary Operations” as described in the Order may continue to work in the workplace so long as they are maintaining social distancing.

No. The Order specifically excludes all healthcare related functions, including not just hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers, but also all of the companies that supply them with goods and services.

If they provide essential services as described in the order, then yes they can and should continue providing those services. This would include non-profits operating food pantries, providing housing for homeless residents, and many, many other critical services. 

Yes, but only to perform “essential activities,” operate “essential businesses,” or to maintain “essential governmental functions,” as those terms are defined in the Order. Otherwise, the answer is no because that puts you and others in the community at risk. 

Yes.

Yes, you can leave the County for the purpose of returning home.

If you work for an Essential Business, as described in the Order, you can and should continue to work. Certain employers, schools, and community organizations will be providing childcare for employees of essential businesses.

No. For your safety as well as the safety of your fellow worshippers, we need to help each other fight the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home. But places of worship can offer remote access to services, such as by emails, video streaming, or teleconference. 

If your exercise is both outdoors and not in close contact with other people, yes. Otherwise, no. Fitness and exercise gyms are not permitted to operate. 

Yes. Spending time outside improves mood and well-being, and is particularly beneficial to children. You can go for walks, go to the park, and engage in other similar activities, but should maintain social distance (i.e. be more than six feet away from persons who are not part of your household) when on walks and in parks to avoid spread of the virus.

Home-based care for seniors, adults, or children is allowed. You are permitted to provide care or to help out with getting supplies for loved ones, even if they do not live in your household. But do not provide care or pick up supplies if you are sick and someone else can help them. If you are sick, please try to self-isolate or take other steps not to expose anyone else to your illness.

Yes. This also includes medical supplies at a pharmacy, essential home maintenance supplies at a hardware store, or office supplies for your home business or work. 

Yes. Grocery stores, certified farmers’ markets, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, food banks, convenience stores, and similar food retail establishments are encouraged to remain open to provide food and pet supplies to the public. When visiting these establishments, please help retailers maintain at least six feet minimum distance between patrons, including by providing ample space while shopping and waiting in line.

Yes. 

Yes. You can shop for anything that is related to health care, office supplies, and hardware supplies, and other necessary items. But you should minimize unnecessary trips.

Yes.

Yes. 

Yes, you can go to the bank. But you should minimize unnecessary trips. 

Yes.

The best way to reduce their risk of getting sick, as with seasonal colds or the flu, still applies to prevent COVID-19:

• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as frequently as possible.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Avoid touching your face.
• Covering coughs or sneezes (into the sleeve or elbow, not hands)
• Avoid groups (stay at least six feet away from others)
• Reduce the time you are around others outside the home, even when at least six feet away. 

At least six feet, which is appropriately two to three steps away, including if you are on the bus or train. 

You should still try to maintain at least six feet between you and others. When that isn’t possible for short periods, do your best to maximize distance and keep the duration short. And be sure when in line you don’t sneeze or cough onto people. If needed, cough or sneeze into your shirt or into an elbow with clothing on. 

Yes. “Essential Infrastructure” includes, but is not limited to, public works construction, construction of housing (in particular affordable housing or housing for individuals experiencing homelessness), airport operations, water, sewer, gas, electrical, oil refining, roads and highways, public transportation, solid waste collection and removal, internet, and telecommunications systems (including the provision of essential global, national, and local infrastructure for computing services, business infrastructure, communications, and web-based services).

Yes. Healthcare Operations” including hospitals, clinics, dentists, pharmacies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, other healthcare facilities, healthcare suppliers, home healthcare services providers, mental health providers, or any related and/or ancillary healthcare services. “Healthcare Operations” also includes veterinary care and all healthcare services provided to animals, but does not include fitness and exercise gyms and similar facilities.

No. Entertainment venues like these are not permitted to be open during this Order.

Yes, but only to pick up food. You cannot dine in or eat or drink at the facility. Patrons will not be permitted to dine or congregate in restaurants, bars, and similar establishments.

Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food to the public are encouraged to stay open, but only to provide delivery and carry out. Patrons will not be permitted to dine or congregate in restaurants, bars, and similar establishments.

Restaurants, cafes, food trucks, and similar establishments may remain open to supply meals to the public via delivery and carryout. You can also purchase prepared foods at grocery stores, supermarkets, certified farmers’ markets, convenience stores, and other such food retailers.

Schools, soup kitchens, food banks, and other entities that provide free or reduced priced food goods or meals to students or other members of the public are encouraged to continue providing these services. However, food provided by these establishments to the public may not be eaten on the premises but must instead be delivered or taken away for consumption.

No. Gyms and health clubs are not permitted to operate under this Order. 

Yes. Be sure that you distance yourself at least six feet from other persons. 

Yes. Please call first to determine if the vet has any restrictions in place. 

Call your plumber or building manager. This Order allows service providers like plumbers, electricians, and exterminators to keep working and providing their services to the public. To obtain supplies for a DIY solution, you can also visit your hardware store, which is allowed to stay open under this Order.

Yes.

Unless your work is exempted in the Order, you cannot go to work at a physical location in the County. You may work from home for any business if your employer allows it.

This is a legally enforceable order issued under California law. It is a crime to violate this Order, and you may be punished by a fine or imprisonment for doing so.

Yes. Deliveries can continue to be sent to people’s homes, and you may adjust your business model accordingly while this Order is in place.

The Order allows you to engage in outdoor activities, provided that you maintain adequate social distancing. While we encourage use of parks, we strongly discourage the use of playgrounds because they include high-touch surfaces, and because it is typically not possible to maintain social distancing at playgrounds.