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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): What you need to know

Insperity

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) is part of the federal government’s effort to minimize the economic impact felt by American families dealing with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Together with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, also enacted by the U.S.

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A closer look at the Families First Cornoavirus Response Act

Business Management Daily

6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act very soon. Here are the provisions of interest to Payroll and HR. Emergency paid leave benefits. Employees who worked 30 days before being affected by COVID-19, who don’t have access to any paid leave (i.e., Benefits are tax-free.

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New CDC guidelines affect return to work plans

Business Management Daily

The guidance states that employees who have shown symptoms whether they have tested positive or not can return to work if: at least 10 days have passed from the onset of symptoms; at least 24 hours have passed without a fever with the employee not using any fever reducing medications; and. Sick children definitely qualify.

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California HR law update — what employers everywhere need to know

Business Management Daily

These cover the gamut from paid sick leave and medical leave, occupational safety rules, and expanded coverage for more family members like parents-in-law. State law sets a different minimum wage based on the number of employees a California employer has on the payroll.

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Accommodating working parents during COVID-19

Business Management Daily

Each of these factors impacts the employer’s options under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA provides two types of paid leave to working parents, emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and paid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ).

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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

Business Management Daily

The future of the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) is taking shape before our eyes. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to keep sick workers out of the workplace. In passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Congress authorized limited paid leave for the rest of 2020.

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Update: What you need to know about pandemic leave policies in 2021

Business Management Daily

Pandemic leave policies are a hot topic in 2021 after many of the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act’s (FFCRA) federal mandatory provisions expired at the end of 2020. The FFCRA – the first comprehensive federal paid leave law – set the floor for COVID-19 leave. Current federal law on pandemic leave.