Employment Law Report

DOL Releases New Online Tool for Employees to Determine Paid Sick Leave Eligibility

by Courtney R. Samford

On June 23, 2020, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released an interactive online tool that guides employees through a series of questions to determine their eligibility for paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”).  The online tool is available here.  According to the DOL website, a similar tool for employers will be available soon.