Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights

Authored By: US Department of Labor

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the new law’s paid leave requirements. These provisions will apply from the effective date through December 31, 2020.

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Last Review and Update: Sep 17, 2020
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