Department of Labor Guidance During National Emergencies

The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) provides information on common issues employers and employees face when responding to influenza, pandemics, or other public health emergencies, and their effects on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Use this link to view the recently posted guidance on WHD’s website.

• COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers
• COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Questions and Answers

Also, the Department issued a press release with links to this guidance, as well as guidance from OSHA and OWCP.