Families First Coronavirus Response Act

University of Nebraska employees now have additional options for taking paid leave for absences related to COVID-19, thanks to legislation recently passed by Congress. Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), effective April 1, most U.S. workers are eligible for up to 80 hours of emergency paid sick leave for reasons related to the coronavirus, plus an additional 10 weeks of paid Family and Medical Leave for childcare because of school closures tied to … [Read more...] about New federal law expands paid leave options for COVID-19 related absences