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How the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Affects Employees
How the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Affects Employees

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is effective as of April 1, 2020 and expires at the end of the year. Here’s what employees and their employers need to know. Under the FFCRA, an employee at a business with fewer than 500 employees is entitled to take leave ...

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  • How the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Affects Employees

    The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is effective as of April 1, 2020 and expires at the end of the year. Here’s what employees and their employers need to know. Under the FFCRA, an ...

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    If your employee is hurt at work, they typically can’t bring a personal injury suit against your company in court. That’s because of the “worker’s comp bar.” In other words, the employee needs to file ...

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