Department of Labor (DOL) Publishes Additional FAQs
On May 7, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) added five new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help employers comply with requirements set by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
The new questions address a variety of topics, including:
- Eligibility of domestic workers for FFCRA leave;
- Joint employment issues for temporary workers assigned to employers with fewer than 500 employees;
- Child care eligibility for FFCRA leave due to a change of circumstances or school closures due to summer vacation; and
- Whether employers can require employees to provide documentation on when they ask for FFCRA leave to seek diagnosis of or treatment for COVID-19.
Click here to review these new (and all other) DOL FAQs regarding the FFCRA.
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Melissa Marsh, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is a human resources consultant and founder of HRinDemand, a human resources company in Reno, NV, offering expert guidance and easy-to-use tools to help small businesses with employment regulations, compliance, employee relations, and company growth.