DOL Issues New Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

March 30, 2020

On Friday, March 27, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued further guidance on the FFCRA, including the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act. This guidance includes the following:

• Leaves must be taken in full-day increments
• Leaves can only be used intermittently for childcare reasons
• Shelter-in-place and business closures will not qualify for leaves
• Employees will not be eligible for leaves during furloughs and temporary layoffs

See the full DOL Questions and Answers for complete details, including factors used to determine if an employer is below the 500-employee threshold and appropriate documentation to verify the need for leaves.