On April 1, 2020, the Department of Labor released regulations to clarify the leave entitlements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Please see our prior blog for answers to common questions. Under the FFCRA, small businesses, or organizations with fewer than 50 employees, may qualify for an exemption to the FFCRA’s leave entitlements. Depending on the circumstances, a small … [Read more...] about Department of Labor Releases Procedures for the Small Business Exemption to COVID-19 Legal Requirements
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Department of Labor Releases Regulations to Clarify COVID-19 Leave Entitlements
On April 1, 2020, the Department of Labor released regulations to clarify the leave entitlements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The following are the answers provided by the regulations to frequently asked questions. Question: The employer has closed its offices and furloughed employees. Are employees under quarantine entitled to paid leave, even if their positions have … [Read more...] about Department of Labor Releases Regulations to Clarify COVID-19 Leave Entitlements
