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Department of Labor Issues Bulletin on FFCRA Leave in Light of Summer Camp and Program Closures

By Harris Mufson, Laura Fant and Rachel Therese Gulotta on June 29, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Leaves of Absences

On June 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) issued Field Assistance Bulletin (“FAB”) No. 2020-4, providing guidance on when an employee may take leave pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) to care for their child whose summer camp, summer enrichment program, or other summer program is … Continue Reading

Latest Proposed Coronavirus Relief Bill Would Significantly Expand Employee Leave Benefits Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

By Harris Mufson, Evandro Gigante and Laura Fant on May 14, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, Leaves of Absences

On May 12, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (“HEROES Act”), which, among other things, would significantly expand coverage and benefits available under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). As we have discussed at length in numerous prior posts, the FFCRA provides for paid … Continue Reading