Learn About H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

Published on March 24, 2020

On March 18, 2020, the H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law. The legislation seeks to assist employees impacted by COVID-19 and guarantees free coronavirus testing, establishes paid leave, enhances Unemployment Insurance, expands food security initiatives, and increases federal Medicaid funding [1]. This bill applies to employers with fewer than 500 employees.

 FFCRA requires certain employers to provide employees with expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. Provisions apply from the effective date through December 31, 2020 (U.S. Department of Labor).

FFCRA also includes provisions addressing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which are implemented through the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). Our area DES office is located in Casa Grande at 555 W. Main Ave. Casa Grande, AZ 85122, and may be reached at 855-432-7587.

View H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act here.

Visit the U.S. Department of Labor site here to learn more.

Questions may be directed to the Department of Labor Phoenix District Office:

U.S. Department of Labor
Wage and Hour Division
230 N. First Ave.
Suite 402
Phoenix, AZ 85003-1725

Phone:
602-514-7100
1-866-4-USWAGE
(1-866-487-9243)

[1] H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act Title-by-Title Summary