Greetings!
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that takes effect on April 1, 2020. For businesses with fewer than 500 employees, the legislation provides funding, via tax credits, for additional paid sick leave and expanded FMLA benefits to employees impacted by COVID-19. The guidance includes information on exemptions for small businesses, details on payroll calculations and other important details.
These links offer detailed guidance on the program benefits and restrictions for employees and employers.
The Department of Labor has also provided a valuable Q&A document to answer common questions about the new benefits.
We will continue to provide additional guidance as the DOL issues more clarity.
Sincerely,
