On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). The law will go into effect within 15 days and will remain in effect until December 31, 2020. Among other things, the law includes an emergency expansion of family and medical leave and paid sick leave. All employers need to be aware of these legal changes.

 

 

 

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