Business attorney Mike Anthony and employment attorney Chisa Chervenick went live on Facebook on Friday, April 17, to discuss emergency paid sick leave and family medical leave as it is affected by and relates to the COVID-19 epidemic.

The following topics are covered:

• Emergency Family Medical Leave (“EFMLE”) including eligibility, reason for leave, pay duration, and cap per workday and aggregate for each employee

• Emergency Paid Sick Leave (“EPSL”) for both “Me” and for “Other” including approved reasons for leave, pay during leave, and pay caps.

• Intermittent Leave Under EFMLE and EPSL

• Tax Credits and Required documentation 

• Questions Answered:

  • How do I calculate “regular rate of pay?”

  • What are the limitations under EFMLE?

  • What about caring for another person with symptoms?

  • What happens if I have symptoms?

  • What documentation is required? Do I need a doctor’s Note?

  • Who is required to offer paid leave under the Act?

  • As a business owner will I be required to offer paid leave forever?

Please reach out to us if you have any questions.