On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into the law The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), a package of provisions aimed at providing emergency relief and support during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Some of the key provisions of the employment-related aspects of the FFCRA will take effect on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
Following are some of the key items
to help with implementing these provisions:
the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division model notice that covered employers must post regarding the FFCRA. This must be displayed and disseminated by April 1, 2020.
The law requires covered employers to post the notice in “conspicuous places” on its premises. For employers with a significant portion of their workforce presently working remotely, the guidance clarifies that employers may satisfy the posting requirement for remote workers by: (1) emailing the notice to employees; (2) directly mailing the notice to employees; or (3) posting the notice on the employer’s internal or external website.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the notice requirements
Questions and Answers regarding the FFCRA
Fact Sheet for Employers
Fact Sheet for Employees
additional guidance related to COVID-19
Employers should also be aware that states and localities may pass their own laws providing leave or other benefits in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. We will update this post as new information becomes available.
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