Request for Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Ffcra) Related to the Coronavirus Disease Covid-19 - Wisconsin

Request for Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Ffcra) Related to the Coronavirus Disease Covid-19 is a legal document that was released by the Wisconsin Supreme Court - a government authority operating within Wisconsin.

FAQ

Q: What is the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)?
A: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is a federal law that provides certain employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.

Q: Who is eligible for leave under the FFCRA?
A: Employees of certain public agencies and private employers with fewer than 500 employees are eligible for leave under the FFCRA.

Q: What is the purpose of the leave under the FFCRA?
A: The purpose of the leave is to provide employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.

Q: How long can an employee take leave under the FFCRA?
A: Employees can take up to 80 hours of paid sick leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19, and an additional 10 weeks of expanded family and medical leave.

Q: What are the reasons for which an employee can take leave under the FFCRA?
A: Employees can take leave if they are subject to a federal, state, or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID-19, have been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine, or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and seeking a medical diagnosis, among other reasons.