Department of Labor Issues Guidance and Notice Requirements under COVID-19 Bill
/On March 25, 2020 the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a required notice under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act for employers with fewer than 500 employees. Those employers must post this notice by April 1, 2020. The notice is available here. In addition, the DOL has issued FAQ’s to address questions on how to distribute the information.
Note that the DOL has changed the effective date to April 1, 2020 rather than April 2 which had been previously reported.
Action items for employers less than 500 before April 1, 2020:
Draft a handbook policy for Emergency FMLA and Emergency Paid Sick Leave
Post and/or distribute the new DOL notice poster
Update leave and FMLA policies to anticipate these new required policies
If you need assistance with drafting any of the above, we are able to do so.
For additional information on what is required of employers under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, please see the Firm’s summary here.
As you face the day to day questions of balancing business concerns, the law, and health and safety, the firm is here to assist in any way we can.