On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor put out “temporary regulations” interpreting two federal employee leave laws that took effect on that date. Both laws are part of the Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (FFCRA). The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act grants many employees up to two weeks of paid leave related to … Read more
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law. Among other provisions, the law mandated two new forms of leave for employees of private employers with less than 500 employees and all government entities. The U.S. Department of Labor has the authority to issue regulations interpreting these leave requirements. … Read more
On March 18, 2020, Congress passed and President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This legislation includes an Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act, along with corresponding tax credits. These provisions give some employees the right to up to 12 weeks of paid leave related … Read more