Break down the pandemic response

As communities across the U.S. institute strict social distancing policies in response to the novel coronavirus, a significant number of Americans have been left unable to work. Consequently, many pre-pandemic employer leave policies are no longer “sufficient” to address the newfound challenges faced by employees.

On March 18, 2020, Congress passed H.R. 6201: the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which President Trump signed later the same day. Effective April 1, the FFCRA makes notable changes to employer obligations.

Spend time understanding employers’ new time off obligations

In this quick-hitting, 50-minute program, John Gardner, Chair of DeWitt’s Labor & Employment Relations Practice Group, will provide an overview of the biggest changes H.R. 6201 will impose on businesses.

You’ll discuss:

• Employment leave requirements for covered employers
• Financial benefits that covered employers will receive from the federal government
• How employers can best address potential compliance issues

Keep up with the government’s latest response to this evolving public health emergency with help from Assessing the Employment Impacts of H.R. 6201 – the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

Break down the pandemic response

As communities across the U.S. institute strict social distancing policies in response to the novel coronavirus, a significant number of Americans have been left unable to work. Consequently, many pre-pandemic employer leave policies are no longer “sufficient” to address the newfound challenges faced by employees.

On March 18, 2020, Congress passed H.R. 6201: the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which President Trump signed later the same day. Effective April 1, the FFCRA makes notable changes to employer obligations.

Spend time understanding employers’ new time off obligations

In this quick-hitting, 50-minute program, John Gardner, Chair of DeWitt’s Labor & Employment Relations Practice Group, will provide an overview of the biggest changes H.R. 6201 will impose on businesses.