As the coronavirus pandemic and worker layoffs have challenged small businesses, the federal government is offering assistance to keep workers on the payroll.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which applies to businesses with fewer than 500 employees, lets workers receive paid sick leave, while employers get tax credits to handle that paid leave. Here’s how it works, according to the U.S. Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service.
For EmployeesEmployees can receive up to 80 hours of paid sick leave at 100% of their regular pay if unable to work due to quarantine or if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and seeking
