The Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which includes the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, takes effect on April 1, 2020 and applies to leave taken through December 31, 2020. Private sector employers that employ fewer than 500 employees (and government employers) must comply with the provisions of the FFCRA, and must post the Department of Labor FFCRA Notice in a conspicuous place by April 1, 2020: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/posters/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdf Employers may also satisfy the posting requirement by emailing or direct mailing the notice to employees, or posting the notice on an employee information website.
If you have any questions regarding the posting requirements or other labor or employment issues, please contact the author of this Alert, Amy Turci, partner in our Jacksonville office, at aturci@fordharrison.com, or the FordHarrison attorney with whom you usually work.
FordHarrison is closely monitoring the spread of Coronavirus and has implemented continuity plans, including the ability to work remotely in a technologically secure environment when necessary, to ensure continuity of our operations and uninterrupted service to our clients. We are following all CDC guidelines and state and local laws as applicable. We are committed to ensuring the health and welfare of our clients, employees, and communities while continuing to provide our clients with the highest quality service. Please see our dedicated Coronavirus Taskforce page for the latest FH Legal Alerts and webinars on Coronavirus, as well as links to governmental and industry-specific resources for employers to obtain additional information and guidance. For more information or to be connected with a Coronavirus Taskforce attorney, please contact clientservice@fordharrison.com.