This week, the U.S. Department of Labor issued additional guidance regarding the protections and requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) as workplaces reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The new guidance, in the form of questions and answers, is written in simple language and gives real-world examples of the current requirements. Read the full Q&A advice at the following links:

COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers 

COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers 

COVID-19 and the American Workplace
Temporary Rule: Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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