U.S. Department of Labor Issues Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice and FAQ

UPDATE: on March 27 the USDOL added to its FAQs to address issues not previously covered.

The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) issued on March 25, 2020 its required Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice, which must be conspicuously posted in the workplace. The USDOL also provided answers to frequently asked questions regarding the posting of the notice and to whom notice is required to be provided. Your Hinshaw employment team is circulating alerts and information regarding the new Emergency Sick Leave and FMLA Expansion, and we also have provided practical answers to questions and issues which have arisen in the workplace. Those postings are being updated as developments occur, and if you have any questions, please contact any Hinshaw labor and employment attorney. Immediately below are links to the notice and the FAQs issued by the USDOL.