Families First Coronavirus Response Act Posting Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires employers, including employing offices in the Legislative Branch, to post a notice (in a format approved by the Secretary of Labor) by April 2 concerning certain provisions of the FFCRA. The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) has prepared a model notice for posting in the legislative branch that is based on the Secretary’s notice for Federal employees.
- Where do I post the notice? Since most of my workforce is teleworking, where do I electronically “post” the notice? Each employing office must post a notice of the FFCRA requirements in a conspicuous place on its premises. An employing office may satisfy this requirement by emailing or direct mailing the notice to employees or posting the notice on an employee information internal or external website.
2. Do I have to post the OCWR’s model notice? No. Although you can post the OCWR notice, employing offices can develop their own notices, which must meet the requirements of Section 5103 of the FFCRA.
3. Do I have to post the notice in other languages that my employees speak? Where can I get the notice in other languages? You are not required to post the notice in multiple languages, but the OCWR is working to translate its model notice into Spanish.
4. Do I have to share the notice with recently laid-off individuals? No, the FFCRA requirements explained on the notice apply only to current employees. However, if an employing office re-hires an employee who was laid off not earlier than March 1, 2020, that employee would be entitled to notice upon re-hire and could qualify for leave.
5. Do I have to share the notice with new job applicants? No, the FFCRA requirements apply only to current employees. Employing offices are under no obligation to provide the notice of those requirements to prospective employees.
6. Do I have to give notice of the FFCRA requirements to new hires? Yes, if you hire a job applicant, you must convey the notice to them, either by email, direct mail or by posting the notice on the premises or on an employee information internal or external website.
