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Ver 1.3 August 6 , 2020
FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( FFCRA ) is legislation passed by the United States Congress and signed by the President to respond to the crisis caused by COVID-19 .
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1 . What employers are covered by the FFCRA ? 2 . What benefits are available under the FFCRA ? 3 . Are full-time and part-time employees eligible for different amounts of paid sick leave ? 4 . How are hours worked by a part-time employee calculated ? 5 . How much money will an employee receive for FMLA and sick leave under the FFCRA ? 6 . Does the FFCRA provide a new 12-week FMLA entitlement period ? 7 . Do the usual FMLA eligibility rules apply ? 8 . May a dental practice require an employee to supplement their FFCRA using other available paid leave ? 9 . When does the FFCRA go into effect ? 10 . What tax benefits are available the FFCRA ? 11 . Do dental practices need to maintain documentation under the FFCRA ?
12 . Who is a “ health care provider ” who may be excluded by their employer from paid sick leave and / or expanded family and medical leave ?
13 . When does the small business exemption apply to exclude a small business from the provisions of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act ?
14 . If I am a small business with fewer than 50 employees , am I exempt from the requirements to provide paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave ?
15 . Where can I get more information about the FFCRA ?
16 . How should employers report their employees ’ paid leave under the two new paid leave programs contained in the FFCRA ?
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