Alerts12.22.20
New Act Ends Mandatory FFCRA Leave on December 31; Tax Credits Remain Available to Employers Who Voluntarily Provide Leave
Highlights
Under the new bill passed by Congress on Dec. 21, mandatory Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave still expires on Dec. 31, 2020.
Employers can provide voluntary FFCRA leave until March 31, 2021.
Employers who voluntarily provide emergency leave for FFCRA qualifying reasons can receive tax credits.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 passed by Congress on Dec. 21 touches on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which is set to end this month. Under the new act, employers are no longer obligated to provide FFCRA leave, but can provide employees with FFCRA leave for a tax credit. The bill, which has not yet been signed by the president, provides:
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