COVID-19 LEGISLATION UPDATES We are starting to get some clarity about the details of H.R. 6201. This legislation gives 2 different types of relief to employees: expanded FMLA leave and paid sick leave. The expanded FMLA leave is available to eligible employees who cannot work (or telework) because their child's school or childcare service is closed due to COVID-19 emergency declared by a federal, state, or local authority. It is important to note that if an employee is able to telework and opts not to, they are NOT eligible for this expanded FMLA leave. The leave would be up to 12 weeks. The first two weeks would be unpaid. During this time, employers can allow employees to use accrued but unused leave time. However, they cannot require an employee to used their accrued but unused leave time. The following weeks, weeks 3 through 12, would be paid. The employer will be required to pay the employee 2/3 of his/her regular rat...
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