Department of Labor Updates

Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to care for his or her child based on the closure of a summer camp, summer enrichment program or other summer program for COVID-19 related reasons 

This Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) provides guidance for Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigators regarding when an employee may take leave under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to care for his or her child based on the closure of a summer camp, summer enrichment program, or other summer program for COVID-19 related reasons

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When schools that are physically closed are considered in session for purposes of Child Labor

This Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) provides guidance regarding when schools that have physically closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are nonetheless considered to be in session for the purposes of the child labor laws applicable to the employment of children under the age of 16 in agricultural and nonagricultural employment. In general, school is in session if the local public school district requires its students to participate in virtual or distance learning, even if schools in the district are physically closed. Conversely, a physically closed school generally will not be considered to be in session if the district does not require virtual or distance learning.

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