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Learn MoreWhat if my employee is subject to a federal, state, or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID-19, has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine because of COVID-19, or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and is seeking a medical diagnosis?
Through the Emergency Paid Sick Act:
What if my employee has to care for another individual who is subject to a federal, state, or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID-19, has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine because of COVID-19, or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and is seeking a medical diagnosis?
Through the Emergency Paid Sick Act:
What if my employee has to care for their child whose school or place of care is closed or the child’s care provider is unavailable due to a public health emergency (COVID-19)?
Weeks 1-2 through the Emergency Paid Sick Act:
Weeks 3-12 through the Emergency Family and Medical Leave (for employees who have been employed > 30 days):
What if I temporarily lay off employees due to temporary closure of my business?
Through the recent COVID-19 government stimulus package, employment benefits were expanded:
For more information:
*Employer will receive credit applied to the tax the company or nonprofit normally pays for each employee’s Social Security. If sick leave ends up costing more than the Social Security bill, the U.S. government will send the employer a check to cover the remaining costs.
**Employees who have worked for small or midsize companies (excluding those with 500+ employees) for at least a month who are affected by the coronavirus are eligible. Small businesses under with 50 employees and many health care providers can now be exempted from paying sick leave.
This document is not intended to be, nor should it replace legal advice. You should contact your attorney if you have a particular legal concern. While we take great measures to ensure the accuracy of information we provide, information may not be all-inclusive and we recommend a reader to review the full Emergency Family Medical Leave Act and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act. Should you feel there is inaccurate information communicated within this document please contact Kara Kessler at First Bank at 618-382-5872 or by email at kkessler@myfirst.bank. We will research communicated inaccuracies and update the information as appropriate.
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