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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) contained an employee leave mandate which expired on December 31, 2020. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has included two additional Q&As regarding leave entitlements before or after this date.
Q&A 104 explains that employers are not required to provide employees with FFCRA leave after the expiration date even if an employee did not use up all their available 2020 leave. The employer’s obligation to provide leave was only applicable from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. An extension to FFCRA leave would require an amendment from Congress.
For 2021, employers may choose to voluntary provide leave. If they elect to do so, they can receive tax credits for any leave provided until March 31, 2021.
Q&A 105 states that employees must be compensated for FFCRA leave taken before December 31, 2020. If employees are not compensated, they can file a complaint with the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division. Employees are also eligible to a private right of action for alleged violations.
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