Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on March 18, 2020. Of particular interest to employers, the new law responds to the pandemic by mandating paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave, and enhanced unemployment compensation benefits. Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued temporary regulations that clarify coverage, and the scope and application of leaves, under the FFCRA. The FFCRA and the regulations are in effect from April 1, 2020, to Dec. 31, 2020.

The FFCRA covers private employers with fewer than 500 employees and certain public employers. Within the FFCRA, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) provide leave to help workers affected by COVID-19. Employees who take EPSLA or EMFLEA can continue their coverage under the employer’s group health by paying their existing premiums.

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