The Coronovirus Emergency Relief Package, which became law on Wednesday, discharged many American workers if they were required to work on time due to coronovirus.
This is the first time the United States has paid broadly compulsory leave, and includes those who do not typically receive such benefits, such as part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure covers at least half of private sector workers, including the nation’s largest employer.
- What type of paid leave does the law provide?
It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are seeking diagnosis or preventive care for the sick, quarantined , or if they are caring for sick family members. It provides 12 weeks of paid leave for those caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care providers are unavailable due to corona-virus - Which workers are eligible?
Most workers in small and midsize companies can get paid leave as public servants, as long as they have been hired for at least 30 days. - Which workers are excluded?
In companies with more than 500 people are excluded. Workers with fewer than 50 employees are included, but the Department of Labor may exempt small businesses if granting leave will put them out of business. Employers may also decline to discharge workers on the crisis front: health care providers and emergency responders. - Are part-time and self-employed workers eligible?
Yes. Part-time workers will be paid the amount they typically earn over a period of two weeks. Those who are self-employed – including Uber drivers and Instacart shoppers such as Gig Economy Workers – can also receive paid leave. They should calculate their average daily self-employment income for the year, then claim the amount they take as tax credits (meanwhile they can reduce their estimated quarterly tax payments). - How much money do I get on vacation?
If you are ill or want care for yourself, you earn the full amount you usually pay, up to a maximum of $ 511 per day. If you are caring for a sick family member or a child whose school or day care is off, you earn two-thirds of your normal salary, up to the daily limit of $ 200. - What if I work in a big company?
You can give any sick leave to your company beforehand. Eighty-nine percent of employees in these companies have paid sick leave but rarely for two weeks, and low-paid workers are least likely to be. (Some large companies, such as Walmart and Target, have paid sick leave for coronaviruses.) Under a 1993 law, you are eligible for 12 weeks of unpaid family and medical leave, as long as your company has less Have at least 50 employees; You have worked there for a year; And you meet other qualifications. - Why are large companies excluded?
Congressional Republicans and the Trump administration said leaving large companies was a prerequisite for passing the bill, with people briefed on the discussions. He also asked for other limitations on who can get the leave. For example, in the original Bill passed by the House, workers should be paid 12 weeks to care for their or sick family members instead of two. Paid leave was the most controversial part of the bill, a Congress aide said. - Is paid leave permanent?
This is in response to the coronavirus, and expiring on 31 December. - Is the government going to provide other assistance to the workers?
Yes. The package included unemployment benefits, free coronavirus testing and other forms of assistance, including food and medical aid. The Trump administration has asked Congress for $ 1 trillion to pay directly for American taxpayers and small businesses. And lawmakers are introducing other legislation, including a Democratic plan for more paid leave.