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FFCRA and Coronavirus Paid Sick Leave: Q & A for Employers

Patriot Software

One thing small businesses must legally do is offer paid sick leave to employees impacted by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), signed into law on March 18, 2020, requires that qualifying businesses provide this […].

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Year-In-Review: ERIC Defeats Redundant New Jersey Emergency Paid Sick Leave Proposal

ERIC

ERIC fought back against SB 3827 , convincing state lawmakers that the paid leave measure proposed by the bill was costly, duplicative, and unnecessary. The post Year-In-Review: ERIC Defeats Redundant New Jersey Emergency Paid Sick Leave Proposal appeared first on The ERISA Industry Committee.

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): What you need to know

Insperity

which was passed by Congress and signed by the President on March 18, 2020 – went into effect on April 1, 2020, and sunsets on December 31, 2020. Federally mandated paid sick leave. And note that this paid sick leave can be applied to the 10-day elimination period for emergency FMLA leave.

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The Juggling Act of the COVID Circus

HR Digest

FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT, PL 116-127, March 18, 2020, 134 Stat 178. Under the FCCRA, Employees are able to take Emergency Family and Medical Leave (“EFMLA”) if the Employee’s child’s school is virtual. Fact Sheet # 28H, 12-Month period under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Emergency Paid Sick Leave.

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Helping Employees During Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic

Best Money Moves

Paid Leave. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) mandates certain employers provide up to two weeks of paid sick leave related to COVID-19. Coronavirus 2020: Effectively Working from Home. Coronavirus and Financial Stress March 2020. Coronavirus/COVID-19: Where to Get Help.

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5 Surefire Ways To Boost Work Culture In 2020

Vantage Circle

In 2020, organizations are less reliant on employees being present in the physical office space. Additionally, benefits such as maternal leaves, paid sick leaves and some informal day off ( such as birthdays) work wonders. McKinsey estimates that team collaboration can raise productivity by almost 25-35%.

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Common Revisions to Large Employer Compensation & Benefits Policies in Response to COVID-19

WEX Inc.

On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the "Act") was signed into law, requiring employers with less than 500 employees to provide paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.