The American Rescue Plan Act extended the voluntary offering of FFCRA leave from March 31st, 2021 until September 30, 2021 and made the following changes to leave categories:
- FFCRA Sick Leave: Reset the balance as of April 1, 2021
- FFCRA Family Leave 10 Days: No changes beyond the extension
- FFCRA FMLA Leave 10 Weeks: Increased the maximum amount of accumulated leave from $10,000 to $12,000.
UPDATE: Employers are no longer required to comply with the requirements as of October 1st, 2021.
