The Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued temporary regulations to implement emergency paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), as well as additional FAQs that provide much needed clarification on many aspects of the new requirements. Below you will find highlights of the new guidance.
Background
Effective April 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2020, private employers with under 500 employees (and public employers) are required to provide two new types of leave to employees under the FFCRA. Please review our previous Bulletins for in depth information on these types of leave.
