The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires most employers to provide employees with two weeks (up to 80 hours) of paid sick leave if they are quarantined or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

Use this tool to see if you're eligible: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/ffcra/benefits-eligibility-webtool

In Rhode Island, most employees can earn up to 40 hours of sick leave as required under state law. This can be used in addition to the FFCRA leave.

More information is available here: http://www.dlt.ri.gov/ls/pdfs/HSFWfactsheet.pdf

If you don't have paid sick leave, Pandemic Unemployment Insurance (PUA) is another option. PUA is available to those diagnosed with COVID-19 or caring for someone with COVID-19 — including self-employed and independent contractors.

Apply for PUA here: http://covidemergencyuibenefits.dlt.ri.gov 

If you don’t have symptoms, but are quarantining due to travel or potential exposure, you still need to stay out of work. You can use FFCRA paid sick leave or PUA while you await your test results.

FFCRA: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/ffcra/benefits-eligibility-webtool
PUA: http://covidemergencyuibenefits.dlt.ri.gov 

If you’re sick, but tested negative for COVID-19, you should still stay out of work until you’re symptom-free. In that case, Rhode Island’s Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) is another program available.

Apply for TDI here: https://dltweb.dlt.ri.gov/TDIReserve/Home 

Finally, if you’re an employer, do your part by requiring employees to stay home when sick and informing them of these resources.

And no matter who you are, make sure to wear a mask, maintain social distance, and follow all @RIHEALTH guidance in and out of the workplace. /end