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title: Temporary Nonenforcement Policy for New Paid Leave Rules
description: There will be a temporary nonenforcement period for employers who make a good faith effort to comply with the new coronavirus relief law.
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# [Temporary Nonenforcement Policy for New Paid Leave Rules](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/temporary-nonenforcement-policy-for-new-paid-leave-rules)

 Written by [Denise Yanny](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/denise-yanny) | Apr 1, 2020 7:31:39 PM

*1 minute read*

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a [field assistance bulletin](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/field-assistance-bulletins/2020-1) which states there will be a temporary nonenforcement period for the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

The nonenforcement period runs from March 18 – April 17, 2020. During this period, the DOL will not bring any FFCRA enforcement action against employers that make a good faith effort to comply with the [new coronavirus relief law](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/new-coronavirus-relief-laws). The new laws require employers to provide paid sick leave and family leave for COVID-19 related reasons. For now, the DOL will focus on getting employers into compliance with the FFCRA.

During this time, employers should:

- Consider measures that can help prevent the spread of illness, such as allowing employees flexible work options, like working from home
- Familiarize yourself with the employer’s FFCRA obligations and with the DOL’s guidance regarding its enforcement of these provisions
- Monitor the [IRS’ Coronavirus Tax Relief website](https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus)
- Closely monitor the [CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html), [WHO](https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1), and state and local public health department websites for information on the status of the coronavirus

[Download the bulletin](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20supporting%20documents/bulletin%20-%20DOL%20Temp%20Nonenforcement%20policy.pdf) for more details. Contact your [NIS Representative](https://www.nisbenefits.com/about/people/regional-offices/) if you have any questions.

 

**Additional Resources**

[CDC’s COVID-19 Situation Summary](https://bit.ly/2UDVBFu)

[WHO’s COVID-19 advice for the public](https://bit.ly/2UETQrw)

*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.*

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