The Family First CoronaVirus Act (FFCRA) and Corona Virus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (Cares Act) was signed into law on March 18, 2020, took effect April 1, 2020, and Expires on December 31. Visit http://www.forbes (Forbes). When I wrote COVID-19_Walmart I said I used Disability/PTO. I meant to say I am using The Family First CoronaVirus Act (FFCRA). Forbes article gives you a rundown on the following:

The Family First Coronavirus Act: How it Expands Family and Medical Leave Rights.

Family and Medical Leave Rights Prior to the Coronavirus

How The FFCRA expands the FMLA

Exempt Employers

Non-Enforcement Period of the EFMLEA

Bottom line in conjunction with the 2 leaves (FMLA and EFMLEA) employees rights are protected under medical leave until December 31. 2020.

Paid Leave Under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act. Visit http://www.federalregister.gov

Tom Spiggins senior contributor is an employment lawyer who writes about workplace rights at Forbes. Visit http://www.spigglelaw.com/contact

Visit http://www.dol.gov Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employees Paid Sick Leave. I hope qualifying reason and duration of leave answer Shirley’s question.

Know Your Rights: The Family First Coronavirus Response Act Paid Leave and Paid Sick Time FAQ. Visit http://www.abetterbalance.org

Visit uschamber.com. Read and learn more, Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Businesses Need to Know

Congress Must Extend Paid Leave Protections to All Workers in Next Coronavirus Response Bill. Visit http://www.americanprogress.org.

Visit http://www.shrm.org. FFCRA: Families First Coronavirus Response Act (4/1/20). Their logo is Better Workplaces Better World

Visit http://www.nahb.org-Webinar Replay: COVID-19 Update for Your Workplace.

Visit the natlawreview.com Find attorneys. They collaborate with the world’s leading lawyers to deliver the news.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Guidance and FAQ. Visit http://www.cedrsolutions.com. The associate wanted to know if they would return to their regular position. They felt Walmart was trying to force them back on the job by asking them were they able to come back. The associate felt bullied. Their position was not job-protected.

Does the employee have a right to their job at the end of their leave?

Employers with 25 or more employees are required to return the employee to the same or equivalent position upon their return to work.

Employers with fewer than 25 employees are required to return the employee to the same or equivalent position upon the return to work,

Unless:

The employees’s position no longer exist due to an economic downtime or other circumstances caused by a public health emergency during the period of the FMLA.

AND

The employer has made reasonable attempts to return the employee to an equivalent position. The employer must make efforts to return the employee to work for up to one year following the employee’s leave. I hope this answers you question Sabrina H.

Q. Do employees have a right to return to their positions after taking expanded leave. A. Generally, yes. Employers are prohibited from firing, disciplining, or refusing to reinstate employees because they took expanded sick leave or family and medical leave. However, employees are not protected from employer actions (such as layoffs or furloughs) that are unrelated to the employee(s) leave. Visit http://www.bakerlaw.com.

The following questions:

We require employees to use sick/acrued PTO etc. for FMLA absences. Can we do so here?

Can the employee voluntarily use their employer-provided leave benefits (such as PTO/vacation/sick time) if they want?

Once again visit http://www.bakerlaw.com.

Find a Pro Bono Lawyer in your area. Visit lawyerslegallaws.com

Find a Employment Law Attorney in your area

To any associates who are unsure of their workplace rights please refer to the following websites. We must stay informed. It is so important to READ.

My friend with the yellow pen always ask the question, “Did I get it right?”

Thank you, Bill and Melinda Gates, for your contribution. During this pandemic crisis, the world needs trusted people so our lives can move FORWARD. Nancy P. I will remain hopeful and prayerful. I will think of you as I move toward my refrigerator and get my Ben and Gerry, Chunky Monkey ice cream out of the freezer. Take a break and go grab your chocolate candy and ice cream. Smack your lips. I get it. I enjoy myself because I’m chocolate. Let them eat cake while we enjoy our ice cream. The party has only been delayed. The party is not over. There is HOPE!