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Summary of Paid Sick Leave and COVID-19 Laws

Publications - Client Alert | March 26, 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) created two new types of paid leave. The law requires most employers with fewer than 500 employees to comply with these new requirements starting April 1. This table briefly describes types of paid and unpaid leave laws that may apply to employers and their workforces, including the newest requirements under the FFCRA.

If you have any questions regarding this table or how various leave laws interact, please contact a member of the Employee Benefits or the Employment Law group.

Table: Summary of Paid Sick Leave & COVID-19 Laws

(updated March 30, 2020)