Ep. 88: School’s Back—Update on FFCRA Leave for School Re-Openings, and an FFCRA Lawsuit!

In this episode, Chase Cannon and Suzanne Spradley review new DOL guidance on FFCRA (emergency paid sick leave and emergency family and medical leave) leave relating to the new school year. Chase outlines a few scenarios on school re-openings, including full and partial openings and virtual learning, and how an employee might or might not qualify for FFCRA leave. Chase and Suzanne then jump into a recent New York lawsuit challenging several provisions of DOL FFCRA guidance. The two close the podcast discussing the lawsuit’s potential impact on employers in and out of New York.