These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Some district leaders are reluctant. Can an employee stay home under FMLA leave to avoid getting COVID-19? .manual-search ul.usa-list li {max-width:100%;} Employers are also prohibited from discriminating against an employee because the employee has requested or used qualifying FMLA leave or leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. 2.To request this time off, employees should complete the "Request For 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (S B 114)." The form is available as a PDF Generally, the Act provides that covered employers must provide to all employees:[2], A covered employer must provide to employees that it has employed for at least 30 days:[3]. DOL guidance also explains when business entities should be treated as separate employers and when they should be aggregated as a single employer for purposes of determining their total number of employees. [CDATA[/* >PDF Request for 2022 Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave What benefits are available under the FMLA? Covered employers must abide by the FMLA as well as any applicable state family and medical leave laws. These FAQs do not currently reflect the changes made by the American Rescue Plan Act; however, please continue to check IRS.gov for any updates related to the change in law. /*-->