COVID-19

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for COVID-19-related reasons. The Act took effect April 1, 2020 and will remain in effect through December 31, 2020.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides a number of financial resources to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Small Business Administration COVID-19 webpage provides a comprehensive list of the programs, some of which are highlighted below.