The effect of furloughs on FFCRA leave -
Due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have had to make the difficult decision to furlough members of their workforce. A furlough is not a layoff or...more
8/3/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Furloughs ,
New Guidance ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Pay Reductions ,
Relief Measures ,
Remote Working ,
Telemedicine ,
Wage and Hour
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