The effect of furloughs on FFCRA leave -
Due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have had to make the difficult decision to furlough members of their workforce. A furlough is not a layoff or...more
8/3/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Furloughs ,
New Guidance ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Pay Reductions ,
Relief Measures ,
Remote Working ,
Telemedicine ,
Wage and Hour
Just recently, the U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance regarding the closure of summer camps, summer enrichment programs, and other summer programs, and whether those closures would allow an eligible employee to take...more
The U.S. Department of Labor continues to update their guidance on the FFCRA on a regular basis. Most recently, the DOL has provided more explanation about the small business exemption, which would exclude a small business...more
The U.S. Department of Labor just recently updated its Q&A on the Families First Coronavirus Reponse Act, providing additional, much-needed guidance to employers. The interpretation and implementation to the FFCRA is changing...more
Wednesday, March 25th, the U.S. Department of Labor has provided employers covered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s paid sick leave and expanded Family and Medical Leave provisions with the required notices to...more
On Tuesday afternoon, March 24, the U.S. Department of Labor issued Questions & Answers regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Notably, the DOL clarified that the leave requirements under the Act become...more