Families First Coronavirus Response Act Guidance and Forms

Denise GillinHealth Benefits, Human Resources, News

The Department of Labor (DOL) continues to update the questions and answers page regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. New items of interest include: More detailed guidance on qualifications for small business exemption to FFCRA leave requirements Further details on definition of “individual” and “child” for purposes of employee taking emergency paid sick leave to care for another person If you haven’t posted the FFCRA notice, find it here. The PDF can be distributed by email or mail to employees who are working remotely. Questions can be addressed to your Murray Health Benefits representative or call us at 717.397.9600.

Family First Coronavirus Response Act Updates

Denise GillinHuman Resources, News

By Hannah Lopez, MBA, SHRM-CP, Human Resources Consultant, Murray On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). This Act provides two buckets of emergency leave – Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA) and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) – for workers in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. When details were first released regarding these two types of leave, there were many unanswered questions with very little guidance. Recently, the Department of Labor (DOL) has provided guidance on these frequently asked questions relating to this new law. To read the updates >>> If you have questions, contact Hannah at 717.205.5117 or email her.

Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist

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Prepared by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, through the Paycheck Protection Program, provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce prepared this handy guide and checklist. Access the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guide and Checklist >>>