Please also see the new DOL poster that all covered employers are required to post in their workplace.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Attached is a summary of frequently asked questions related to the Families First CV Response Act from Tony Huffman our CPA.
As provided under the legislation, the U.S. Department of Labor will be issuing implementing regulations. Additionally, as warranted, the Department will continue to provide compliance assistance to employers and employees on their responsibilities and rights under the FFCRA.
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DEFINITIONS
"Paid sick leave" - means paid leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act.
"Expanded family and medical leave" - means paid leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is the effective date of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA),
which includes the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act?
The FFCRA's paid leave provisions are effective on April 1, 2020, and apply to leave taken between April 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020.
As an employer, how do I know if my business is under the 500-employee threshold and therefore must provide paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave?
You have fewer than 500 employees if, at the time your employee's leave is to be taken, you employ fewer than 500 full-time and part-time employees within the United States, which includes any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any Territory or possession of the United States. In making this determination, you should include employees on leave; temporary employees who are jointly employed by you and…