On April 1, the Department of Labor issued regulations regarding implementation of paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The temporary rule, effective April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, clarifies some of the questions raised by the FFCRA.

In anticipation of the upcoming compliance deadline, the Department of Labor (DOL) recently published updated guidance to help employers determine obligations under the Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA). The guidance, by way of an expanded Questions and Answers document, gives additional insight into whether and how small businesses may claim an exemption to the FFCRA’s paid leave provisions.