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FMLA and COVID-19

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With all the uncertainties stemming from COVID-19, it is essential for employers to understand their rights and the rights of their employees under federal laws such as the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Making informed decisions now can help to mitigate possible issues later.

Under the FMLA, eligible employees who are sick or who are taking care of a sick family member may be entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave. Does this include employees suffering from COVID-19 and their family members? What about those employees seeking to stay home pursuant to the FMLA in order to avoid getting COVID-19 or those who need to stay home with children dismissed from school?

While businesses want to help do their part in supporting our communities during this time, the attorneys at Sidkoff, Pincus & Green, P.C., understand the tough questions posed by COVID-19 and are here to guide businesses through these uncertain times. Allow us the help you navigate the law so that your business can make informed decisions and respond appropriately.

Our experienced employment attorneys are available to help employers act immediately in a manner that complies with federal, state and municipal laws.

Do not hesitate to contact the Philadelphia employment lawyers at Sidkoff, Pincus & Green P.C. Fill out our online form or call us at 215-574-0600. Located in Philadelphia, we provide skilled counsel to clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Employers Face Legal Questions During Coronavirus Outbreak

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Thousands of employers in the Philadelphia area have been severely impacted by government restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Some large corporations, such as Amazon, are offering paid sick leave to employees diagnosed or quarantined with COVID-19. Other businesses have been forced to close temporarily. Workers are being sent home and employers are left with unprecedented legal questions, including the following:

  • Am I responsible for sending sick workers home?
  • Do my employees have the right to work from home or take off from work if they are concerned about exposure to COVID-19?
  • Am I obligated to offer extended sick leave to employees who have been quarantined?
  • Does the Americans with Disabilities Act provide protections to workers diagnosed with COVID-19?

Our experienced employment attorneys are available to help employers act immediately in a manner that complies with federal, state and municipal laws.

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers at Sidkoff, Pincus & Green P.C. Answer Your Legal Questions Regarding the Coronavirus

Many employers in the Philadelphia area are experiencing unanticipated impacts from the spread of COVID-19. If you have any legal questions regarding your responsibilities as an employer with respect to temporary sick leave, termination, contractual matters, or other issues, do not hesitate to contact the Philadelphia employment lawyers at Sidkoff, Pincus & Green P.C. Fill out our online form or call us at 215-574-0600. Located in Philadelphia, we provide skilled counsel to clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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