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Last Updated: September 18, 2020 - DOL Revised Final Rule Narrows Health Care Provider Exclusion
Members can find relevant updates regarding federal changes to the Family Medical Leave Act and paid sick leave in general during the COVID-19 national public health crisis on this page. To see all of APMA’s COVID-19 resources, visit www.apma.org/COVID19.
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), effective March 18, 2020, small and midsize employers (fewer than 500 employees) can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits, designed to immediately and fully reimburse them for the cost of providing coronavirus-related leave to their employees. This leave can be used for the employee’s own health needs or to care for family members.
Generally, FFCRA provides employees with the following benefits if they have been on the payroll of an employer with 500 or fewer employees continuously since at least March 2, 2020 (prior to the effective date of April 1, 2020):
The Department of Labor (DOL) continues to update its guidance page with questions and answers in addressing questions related to FFCRA on exempting small businesses with fewer than 50 employees and all health-care providers from providing paid sick leave as required under the Families First Act. The DOL appears to have accepted APMA's recommendations in its formal comments. The DOL recently issued a revised final rule, noting a narrower definition for excluded health-care providers:
The revised rule clarifies that the exclusion includes those who may not interact with patients or report to providers, but whose services are integrated with and necessary to the provision of patient care. For example, a lab technician who processes test results (perhaps for COVID-19 testing) needed for diagnoses or treatment meets this definition. By contrast, IT professionals, maintenance staff, human resources, food service workers, records managers, consultants, and billers, would not meet the standard for exclusion.
Additional references and guidance:
US Department of Labor Guidance on Compliance with FFCRA Requirements:
Joint IRS, Departments of Labor and Treasury Announcement
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