We recommend caution when deciding to replace an employee who refuses to work because of concerns about COVID-19. Here are few things to keep in mind: Recalled employees may have...
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is a federal law that requires employers to facilitate two major benefits. Under the law, most employees must be given: Up to two...
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Yes. The Department of Labor makes it clear in an FAQ that emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is required to be in...
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All employees are entitled to emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and emergency expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA, EFMLA) benefits unless a specific exemption applies to your...
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Most public employers (e.g., cities, municipalities, public school districts) will not be eligible for the tax credits or reimbursements provided in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Private nonprofit...
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No. The leaves available under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect April 1. Leave taken before April 1 is not covered and employers can’t get a...
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) does not apply to companies with 500 or more employees. A company has fewer than 500 employees if, at the time an employee’s...
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The expanded Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA (EFMLA) and emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) both cover caring for children whose school or place of care is closed because...
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) allows — but does not require — employers to deny leaves under the FFCRA to employees who are healthcare providers or emergency responders...
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No. Employers who are closed — either due to lack of business or a state or local order — do not have to provide these leaves because they don’t have...
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To take immediate advantage of the paid leave credits, businesses can retain and access funds that they would otherwise pay to the IRS in payroll taxes. If those amounts are...
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