{"634274":{"#nid":"634274","#data":{"type":"news","title":"New Paid Leave Provisions under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe United States Congress enacted and the President signed into law the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act\u003C\/strong\u003E, which includes a provision for emergency paid sick leave\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eand\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;an expansion of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) coverage.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease note:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EThis new federal emergency paid sick leave does not replace the University System of Georgia (USG)\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/hg\/item\/633837\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/hg\/item\/633837\u0022\u003ENon-Closure Emergency Leave\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis memo defines and outlines the requirements for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act\u003C\/strong\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmergency Paid Sick Leave\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;to employees to assist with various circumstances related to the Coronavirus COVID-19 public health emergency and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanded Family Medical Leave Act\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;for Coronavirus COVID-19 related leave needs.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese new requirements went into effect on\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 1, 2020\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Eand expire on\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDecember 31, 2020\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFFCRA Qualifying Reasons\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe employee is, in connection with COVID-19:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESubject to a federal, state, or local quarantine or isolation order (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/ffcra#node-1447\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/ffcra#node-1447\u0022\u003EClick here\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for CDC\u0026rsquo;s definition);\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAdvised by a health care provider to self-quarantine;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EExperiencing symptoms and seeking a medical diagnosis;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECaring for an individual who is subject to (1) or (2);\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECaring for a child whose school or childcare provider is closed or unavailable; OR\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EExperiencing any similar condition specified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat This Means for Georgia Tech Employees\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFor each leave option under FFCRA, below you will find the eligibility and pay mapped to each qualifying reason listed above:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmergency Paid Sick Leave\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nEntitles any current employee, regardless of their length of service, to emergency paid sick leave. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFull-time employees who meet at least one of these criteria may take up to 80 hours of paid leave.\u202fPart-time employees may take paid leave for up to their regularly scheduled hours or FTE equivalent.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EQualifying Reason 1, 2, or 3 (self-care)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E- Compensation for employees who fall under self-coverage is capped at $511 per day and an aggregate total of $5,110.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EQualifying Reason 4, 5, or 6 (care for others)\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Compensation for employees who fall under this coverage will be at two-thirds (2\/3) of their regular pay rate but capped at $200 per day and an aggregate total of $2,000.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanded Family Medical Leave Act\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFMLA coverage for employees with at least 30 days of service who are caring for a child under 18 years of age whose school or childcare provider is closed or unavailable due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe first two weeks of leave under this provision are unpaid, but employees may use either accrued leave or Emergency Paid Sick Leave for the first two weeks.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe remaining 10 weeks of FMLA must be paid \u0026ndash; unlike other FMLA leave. That pay rate is at two-thirds (2\/3) of their regular pay rate but capped at $200 per day and an aggregate total of $10,000.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo review the various types of leave available to an employee based on different conditions and\/or situations, refer to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/ffcra#matrix\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/ffcra#matrix\u0022\u003EFlexible Work Arrangements and Leave Options Matrix\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow To Request Emergency Paid Sick Leave or Expanded Family Medical Leave\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nVisit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/ffcra#node-1438\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/ffcra#node-1438\u0022\u003Ehr.gatech.edu\/ffcra\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to begin the request process for Emergency Paid Sick Leave and\/or Expanded Family Medical Leave.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the website, you will find a form, instructions, and next steps regarding the request process.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdditional Support\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVisit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/ffcra\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/ffcra\u0022\u003Ehr.gatech.edu\/ffcra\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to access:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/Benefits\/families_first_coronavirus_response_act_form_updated_6.15.20.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFFCRA Request Form\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/ffcra#matrix\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/ffcra#matrix\u0022\u003EFlexible Work Arrangements and Leave Options matrix\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/ffcra#node-1445\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/ffcra#node-1445\u0022\u003EFrequently Asked Questions\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EQuestions related to federal emergency paid sick leave or the expanded FMLA coverage should be addressed to GTHR Benefits at 404-385-2377.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was recently passed and signed into law. This new legislation offers emergency paid sick leave and an expansion of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) coverage for eligible employees effective April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":" This new legislation offers emergency paid sick leave and an expansion of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) coverage for eligible employees "}],"uid":"35084","created_gmt":"2020-04-10 17:36:59","changed_gmt":"2020-06-15 21:53:33","author":"cgrant60","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-04-10T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2020-04-10T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"625904":{"id":"625904","type":"image","title":"Tech Tower","body":null,"created":"1568119621","gmt_created":"2019-09-10 12:47:01","changed":"1568119621","gmt_changed":"2019-09-10 12:47:01","alt":"photograph of Tech Tower","file":{"fid":"238292","name":"original.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/original_8.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/original_8.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":859076,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/original_8.jpg?itok=Z2iDzKaN"}}},"media_ids":["625904"],"groups":[{"id":"64303","name":"Human Resources"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"2775","name":"human resources"},{"id":"184335","name":"leave with pay"},{"id":"184289","name":"covid-19"},{"id":"184336","name":"emergency procedures"},{"id":"184430","name":"families first"},{"id":"184431","name":"ffcra"},{"id":"184432","name":"families first coronavirus response act"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}