PAID LEAVE -“The Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (H.R. 6201) Effective April 1-December 31, 2020
With Governor Carney’s order on Sunday, March 22, 2020, which ordered non-essential businesses (that includes public schools) to close “until May 15 or until the public health threat is eliminated,” the new March 18 federal employment law is even more likely to impact a large number of Delaware employees and employers in the coming weeks. Note, however, that the Governor’s announcement stated, “[e]arly next week, Governor Carney and Delaware public schools will announce next steps on school closures.” So stay tuned for the official word on Delaware public schools. Continue reading