On December 31, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) updated its guidance on protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA’s paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave requirements expired on December 31, 2020,...
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Department of Labor Revises FFCRA Rules
In response to a court ruling in early August that invalidated certain regulations by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) related to leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the DOL has released revised regulations, which took effect September...
Can I Deny Leave If I Believe An Employee Is Lying About The Need To Care For A Child?
From the HR Support Center: Can I deny leave if I believe an employee is lying about the need to care for a child? There is significant risk in denying a request for FFCRA leave if an employee has provided the appropriate documentation. That said, if you believe the...