New Guidance from the DOL on Administering FFCRA Leaves

By Jennifer Eubanks | March 30, 2020 |

The DOL has provided Questions and Answers document for employers, to provide guidance ahead of the implementation date on Wednesday, April 1. The following are some highlights from the updated guidance: These leaves are not available to employees with reduced hours, furloughed employees, or employees whose workplaces are closed. See questions 23-28. These leaves are…

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Families First Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act

By Jennifer Eubanks | March 28, 2020 |

Help for Employers and Employees Emergency Family and Medical Leave Act Requires companies with fewer than 500 employees to provide paid time off. Employers with fewer than 50 employees may be exempt if it would “jeopardize the viability of the business” Employers with fewer than 500 employees now must allow employees who have been employed…

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