{"id":1342,"date":"2020-03-31T08:39:50","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T15:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bullivant.wpengine.com\/?p=1342"},"modified":"2021-07-22T15:43:23","modified_gmt":"2021-07-22T22:43:23","slug":"small-business-employer-and-employee-options-in-this-uncertain-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studioactiv8.com\/bullivant\/small-business-employer-and-employee-options-in-this-uncertain-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business Employer and Employee Options in This Uncertain Time"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many small U.S. businesses are facing uncertainty about continued viability as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. An important part of this deliberation is how these small businesses can not only continue operations, but care for their valued employees during continued operation. The legal landscape related to these issues is constantly evolving. This article addresses some available legal options in the current legal landscape related to both small employer and employee rights related to the pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

We recently posted an article regarding the Families First Coronavirus Act.\u00a0 For your convenience, that article is copied in substantial part below.\u00a0 The full article can be found <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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EMERGENCY PAID SICK LEAVE ACT AND EMERGENCY FEDERAL FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Who is covered?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Employers: <\/b>Covered employers under the Act include private employers with less than 500 employees and certain public employers. Under the emergency FMLA provisions, small businesses with fewer than 50 employees may be exempted if complying with the paid leave requirements would jeopardize the viability of the business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Employees:<\/b> For Emergency Paid Sick Leave, covered employees generally include all full-time and part-time employees, regardless of tenure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    To be eligible for paid emergency FMLA leave, employees must have been employed by the employer for at least 30 calendar days. Additionally, employers may exclude certain health care providers and emergency responders from the definition of eligible employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. When are employees eligible for paid leave?\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Paid Sick Leave:<\/b> Covered employees are entitled to paid sick leave if they are unable to work or telework due to any of the following conditions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n