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[Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/department-of-labor-clarifies-guidance-on-use-of-ffcra-leave-for-various-types-of-school-re-openings) [![Understanding the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Paid-leave-black-rubber-stamp-1142719451_1308x807.jpeg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/understanding-the-new-families-first-coronavirus-response-act-ffcra) ## [Understanding the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/understanding-the-new-families-first-coronavirus-response-act-ffcra) March 25, 2020 at 4:00 PM - [paid leave](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/paid-leave), The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which will go into effect on April 1, 2020, provides Coronavirus-related emergency paid sick leave and emergency family and medical care leave to eligible employees.  Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a “[Questions and Answers](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions)” to address some preliminary questions related to the new FFCRA.  Earlier today, the DOL published a [workplace poster](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/posters/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdf) which covered employers must distribute to current employees.  The posting requirement may be met by emailing or direct mailing this notice to employees, posting the notice on an internal or external website, or by physically posting the notice in a conspicuous place on the premises.  [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/understanding-the-new-families-first-coronavirus-response-act-ffcra) ### Subscribe to our Blog ### Popular Posts [View All Posts ›](https://www.outsidegc.com/blog/all) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fffcra%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fffcra%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fffcra%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fffcra%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Blog%20%7C%20Outside%20GC%20%7C%20FFCRA) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fffcra%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fffcra%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) This publication should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances nor an offer to represent you. 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