If my business closes my worksite on or after April 1, 2020 (the effective date of the FFCRA), but before employees go out on leave, can employees still get paid sick leave and/or expanded family and medical leave?
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No. If your employer closes after the FFCRA’s effective date (even if you requested leave prior to the closure), you will not get paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave but you may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.
This is true whether your employer closes your worksite for lack of business or because it was required to close pursuant to a Federal, State or local directive. You should contact your State workforce agency or State unemployment insurance office for specific questions about your eligibility.
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