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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed by President Trump on March 18, 2020, and it becomes effective on April 1, 2020. The FFCRA contains provisions for emergency paid sick leave and expanded family leave that are available for some employees affected by COVID-19.

The Department of Labor has issued additional Q&A guidance that answers many important questions about the implementation of the FFCRA. Here is a link to the new guidance:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions

The Department of Labor has also issued a poster describing employees’ rights under the FFCRA that must be posted by every private employer with less than 500 employees before April 1, 2020.

Download the poster now.

In addition, here is a link to a short Q&A document about the poster:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-poster-questions

If you have questions or would like more information, please visit our Labor and Employment page.

Our COVID-19 Legal Rapid Response team is available to answer any questions you may have. Information and resources for businesses can be found on our website and are updated on a regular basis.

This material has been prepared by Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Specific issues dealing with COVID-19 are fluid and this alert is intended to provide information as it is currently available. Readers should not act upon any information without seeking professional legal advice. Any communication you may have with a Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP attorney, through this announcement or otherwise, should not be understood by you to be attorney-client communication unless and until you and the firm agree to enter into an attorney-client relationship.