Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers

President Trump signed H.R. 6201 on March 18, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). HR and payroll departments need to immediately ensure compliance with the Act by the effective date, April 2, 2020, which will remain effective until December 31, FFCRA provided provisions which are discussed below, remarkably changes rights to paid sick leave for employees and responsibilities of the employers for providing it. Many economic stimulus measures are contained in the Act.

The FFCRA contains two separate laws that provide temporary relief to employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These are-

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