FFCRA Effective Today

Apr. 2020

As a reminder, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act or FFCRA becomes effective today.  The applies to employers who have fewer than 500 employees.  The employers must certify why an employee is taking eave under the Act.  This is a simple process that involves the employee answering some simple questions and providing required information.  These include:

• Date the leave begins.
• Reason for leave.
• Supporting medical documentation, if necessary (for the employee or personal employee is caring for)
• Supporting documentation for school closing, if caring for child.

The employee should re-certify every couple of weeks, if continued leave is needed.

If the employer does not have this certification, that could impact their ability to take a tax credit for these payments.

If you have any questions on how to create this form or why this information is needed, please contact our office.