DOL Issues Additional Guidance for COVID-19 and Workplace Laws

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The Department of Labor (DOL) has released additional guidance regarding how to apply federal employment laws in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new questions and answers were added to the sets of Q&As issued earlier this year.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Questions and Answers

• New guidance adds questions about if a telemedicine appointment can establish a serious medical condition and if FMLA prohibits employers from requiring a COVID-19 test if an employee returns from FMLA leave
• Employers should note that under the FMLA Q&A, although there is no paid employee leave requirement under federal law, the FFCRA does require paid laid leave for specified COVID-19 related reasons

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Questions and Answers

• New guidance on COVID-19 and addresses topics including maintaining exempt and non-exempt employee status, hazard pay, and teleworking and compensable time

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Questions and Answers

• New questions include the availability of FFCRA leave after a furlough, and requiring employees returning from FFCRA leave to be tested for COVID-19

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This blog is intended to be a compilation of information and resources pulled from federal, state, and local agencies. This is not intended to be legal advice. For up to the minute information and guidance on COVID-19, please follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and your local health organizations.