Coronavirus Response Act Includes Emergency Paid Sick Time and Paid Family Leave
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On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, an emergency measure that directly imposes upon smaller employers both paid family leave and new paid sick leave obligations. After originating in the House late last week, the bill quickly passed both chambers of Congress and gained the White House’s approval. The measure will have a major impact on employers with fewer than 500 employees.
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