The Families First Coronavirus Response Act created new workplace obligations for employers and expanded supports for individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) authorized more than $2 trillion in spending to inject cash into the economy, businesses, and nonprofits. 

The National Council of Nonprofits is hosting a national presentation to help nonprofits understand what the two laws mean for nonprofits on Tuesday, March 31, 3:30 to 5:00 PM.  (Please note this site is experiencing high traffic volume, so please wait a bit for the registration page to load or try back if you cannot connect initially.)

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act includes a complex set of temporary paid leave mandates and employer reimbursement provisions, as well as funding for free coronavirus testing, food nutrition security, and Unemployment extension.

• What the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Means to Nonprofits from the National Council of Nonprofits can be downloaded HERE.
• U.S. Department of Labor "Fact Sheet/Questions and Answers" with information on new paid sick leave, and emergency medical leave can be found HERE.
  
• U.S. Department of Labor Employee Paid Leave Rights Summary Facts can be found HERE.
  
• U.S. Department of Labor Employer Paid Leave Requirements Summary Facts can be found HERE.
  
• U.S. Department of Labor requires all employers with 500 employees or less, to conspicuously post the expanded paid sick leave and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits. The notice can be electronically posted by emailing it to all current employees or posting it to an internal or external employee website. Click here for Federal Employees and here for Other Employees.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Relief (CARES) Act provides significant funding for governments, businesses, hospitals, schools, and social support programs, among many other things. What’s in the Bill for Nonprofits?

• Key provisions of interest to nonprofit organizations (including Paycheck Protection Program Loans (emergency SBA 7(a) loans)) from the National Council of Nonprofits can be downloaded HERE.
  
  
• An informative, guide about the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small Business Administration (SBA), as well as some additional tax provisions that are outside the scope of SBA can be downloaded HERE.