The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on April 17, 2020, begins its
enforcement of the Families First Coronavirus
Response Act (FFCRA). In March, the DOL notified employers it
would delay enforcement of the FFCRA for 30 days after the enactment of the FFCRA on
March 18, 2020. The 30-day period ends April 17, 2020.
The DOL will not bring enforcement actions against an employer
for violations occurring within the 30-day period provided the
employer has made a reasonable, good faith effort to comply with
the FFCRA. If, however, an employer willfully violates the FFCRA,
fails to provide a written commitment to comply with the FFCRA or
fails to remedy a violation upon notice from the DOL, the DOL will
exercise its enforcement authority for violations that occurred
during the 30-day period.
