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Ask the Attorney: Paid leave and telework

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early morning and late night) would be one way to show the employee could perform telework and thus not be eligible for the paid leave. If offered the option, the employee might request leave and the question would be if being offered the telework position would mean he or she would not be eligible for paid leave under the FFCRA.

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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

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In passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Congress authorized limited paid leave for the rest of 2020. In all likelihood, some form of paid FMLA leave will survive the pandemic. Employees could take unpaid leave for their own serious health conditions or the birth or adoption of a child.

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Camps are closed: Is your employee eligible for paid leave?

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But the fact that school’s out this year, coupled with camps and other summer programs not opening, spells paid employee leave under the FFCRA (otherwise known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ). The post Camps are closed: Is your employee eligible for paid leave? FFCRA Background.

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New FAQs from the DOL shed more light on paid leave

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It’s also unavailable after you close the business for employees who were taking paid leave prior to the closing. Employees’ regular rate of pay used to calculate their paid leave is the average of their regular rates over a period of up to six months prior to the date on which they take leave.

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Ask the Attorney: Pandemic paid leave, return to work and more

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A : For so long as you employ at least 500 employees, you have no obligation to offer Employee Paid Sick Leave to workers who are diagnosed with COVID-19 or exhibiting symptoms of the disease and seeking medical advice. A: I’m glad to hear you’ve managed to stay open with two-thirds of your work force in these trying times.

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Paid leave: How to navigate the new paid time off landscape

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Paid leave laws have emerged as one of the biggest human resource headaches. Fortunately, you can develop a compliant paid time off policy. The post Paid leave: How to navigate the new paid time off landscape appeared first on Business Management Daily.