My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: California
I was furloughed back in April and began collecting unemployment. My employer called me early last week to return to work, I was asked my availability and I told them. I agreed to come back and was scheduled a shift later during that same week. I am not a full-time worker.
The very next day, I learned I was exposed to the coronavirus from a close friend who tested positive. My friend called me and let me know, he of course took the test a week prior, just received the results on the day after my employer's phone call. I was in close contact with this friend a couple days before his test. He has all documentation showing his result.
I called my employer and let them know of my problem, and I asked if they would like me to report to work or not for my first shift back. I was told to probably quarantine for 2 weeks, and my shift was rescheduled to 2 weeks later.
Can I still certify for benefits? There's a question on the claim form that asks if I refused work, does my situation count as refusal or is it good cause and just a delay in returning? I haven't certified for the benefits just yet because I don't want to have any problems come up, but I don't know if I'm leaving money on the table or not.
What should I do?

