Description
Available exclusively through the MyBenefitsChannel.com portal, employers can use this online calculator to determine eligibility and calculate appropriate leave pay amounts subject to the rules outlined under the Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (FFCRA).
Within 1 business day of purchasing this subscription, you’ll receive an email from our support team with instructions on how to access the calculator and other educational resources included in the subscription.
Questions? Contact us through our contact page here.
Key Features
- Unlimited use of online calculator for all paid leave requests until current law expires 12/31/2020
- Calculator business logic conforms to FFCRA rules
- Be audit ready with easy-to-print or print-to-PDF output documentation
- FFCRA leave pay calculations include state minimum wage tables
- Unlimited access to online FFCRA knowledge base
- Access to best practices, communication templates, FAQs, and more
About the FFCRA
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) represents a critical legislative response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Enacted to address the urgent needs of employees during this public health crisis, the FFCRA mandates that certain employers provide paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specific COVID-19-related reasons. The Act aims to alleviate the economic burdens faced by workers affected by the virus, ensuring they have the necessary resources to address health concerns or care for loved ones.
Administered and enforced by the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the FFCRA establishes a framework for employers to navigate these provisions. The WHD plays a pivotal role in overseeing compliance, educating employers about their obligations, and taking appropriate enforcement actions when necessary. By placing responsibility on employers to provide paid leave under stipulated circumstances, the FFCRA seeks to strike a balance between safeguarding public health and supporting the financial well-being of individuals and families.
In the face of evolving public health challenges, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act serves as a crucial tool in protecting the workforce and promoting collective resilience during these uncertain times.