With schools reopening across the country, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued three new FAQs that clarify certain school closure scenarios under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The new FAQs, numbered 98-100, specifically limit FFCRA benefits to those instances when a child’s school is not open for in-classroom learning. Since many schools are opening in a hybrid fashion, with combinations of in-person and virtual learning, these guidelines clarify how FFCRA coverage will apply. As a reminder, the FFCRA leaves apply only to private employers with fewer than 500 employees as well as certain public employers.

Read the entire article summarizing the changes, provided by TIG Advisors, here.