One at One: Paid Sick Leave & COVID-19

Today’s Issue:

Can I require my employees to utilize accrued paid sick leave prior to utilizing the Emergency Paid Sick Leave created under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act?

Answer:

No. Employees may choose, and employers may permit, to supplement the emergency paid sick leave created under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act, with accrued leave, but employers may not require employees to first utilize accrued leave.

Resources:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions

To Learn More about FPSCTT’s Education and School Law Practice, please contact:

Lester Taylor, Partner and Co-Chair
Christine Soto, Partner and Co-Chair
Afshan Ajmiri Giner, Senior Associate

This post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.