Understanding Paid Sick and Medical Leave Rules

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) dictates that employees must get paid sick leave up to two weeks or 80 hours at the employee’s regular rate if:

• You’re under a government quarantine or stay-at-home order.
• You’ve been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine.
• You’re seeking a diagnosis for COVID-19 symptoms.

Paid sick leave up to two weeks or 80 hours at 2/3 of the employee’s regular rate or the minimum wage if:

• You’re caring for somebody under quarantine or a stay-at-home order.
• You’re caring for your child whose school, childcare provider, or place of care is unavailable due to COVID-19.

Paid family leave up to 10 additional weeks at 2/3 of the employee’s regular rate if both criteria apply:

• You’re caring for your child whose school, childcare provider, or place of care is unavailable due to COVID-19 and;
• You’ve been employed at least 30 calendar days.

For more detailed info, visit the DOL FFCRA website.