Here's what working parents should know about expanded paid family leave during the Covid-19 crisis:
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In total, combining the various provisions made available in the FFCRA allow working parents to take a total of three months of leave at partial pay.Expanded paid leave as offered under the EFMLEA portion of the FFCRA is helpful to many. But there are caveats that workers should be aware of before they jump on the opportunity to use it. Keep these rules in mind:You are only eligible for the leave if caring for your son or daughter actually takes you away from completing your work.
If you can only work a few days a week because you need to care for your children certain days, you can take intermittent leave. If you’re a high earner, this could significantly cut down how much you can earn over the 12-week period. Be sure to first exhaust any accrued paid sick leave or vacation days, if possible, so you can still receive full pay.
If you’ve already taken time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act in the current 12-month year, the time you can take off under the EFMLEA will be reduced by that amount.
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