You should also watch out for any developments or revisions to the new law, which will be dependent on what happens as the country deals with this pandemic.Ĭontact Your NC Legislators About FFCRA Looking for more information on protecting your employment rights during COVID-19?ĬOVID-19 Employment Law Resources For Employees Connect with us: 13:16 He takes note, however, that the existing laws prior to the FFCRA are written without the context of the Coronavirus. 05:32Īttorney Van Kampen also reveals a number of caps and restrictions that affect certain population groups 09:32 and what other laws you can refer to.

He talks about the various provisions included in FFCRA, including the Emergency Paid Leave and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act 04:26, and how a person either diagnosed with COVID-19, showing symptoms, or caring for someone who is afflicted with it, can take advantage of paid leave and other benefits. 03:12 He shows the positive and negative aspects of this law, as well as the loopholes that are to be expected in legislation that’s passed quickly. In this episode of Walking Papers, attorney Josh Van Kampen of Van Kampen Law dives deep into the FFCRA to give an understanding of what rights are protected and gaps that need to addressed in the context of employment. This law aims to address some concerns that many citizens are concerned about, particularly in terms of their employment. The world has been changing and shifting over the past few weeks due to the Coronavirus pandemic and employment rights job protections. With so many lives affected by the COVID-19 virus, Congress has recently passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

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