On January 14, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden announced his American Rescue Plan through which he plans to provide much-needed economic relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. His plan includes expansion of the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) as detailed below. Expansion of Covered Employers  The plan covers all employers. This...Read More

Revisions and clarifications to the FFCRA’s paid leave regulations take effect September 16, 2020. DOL revises definition of health care provider, revises employee notice and documentation requirements, reaffirms that leave may be taken only if the employee has work from which to take leave, and reaffirms that an employee must obtain the employer’s approval to...Read More

DOL states that eligible employees may take paid FFCRA or extended leave if a minor child’s summer camp (or other like summer program) is closed due to COVID-19.Read More

Overview and discussion of the key provisions of the CARES Act and how they may affect businessesRead More

DOL issues final regulation implementing guidelines for taking coronavirus-related EPSL and FMLA+ benefits as laid out in the FFCRA.Read More

The Department of Labor has issued a model poster of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) for employers to post on premises and/or distribute to teleworking employees.Read More