Congress passed and the president signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on March 18. The law allows employees time to care for themselves or loved ones and includes provisions for new tax credits to offset employers’ costs. But the immediate need to pay employees on leave may still be difficult for organizations struggling with revenue losses. Immediate time off The law affects employers with fewer than 500 employees. Under specified circumstances, these organizations must provide 80 hours of paid sick leave for full-time employees. Part-time employees need to be provided paid sick leave for the average number of hours worked over a two-week period. An employee qualifies for the leave when he or she is unable to work — or telework — because of circumstances related to the coronavirus. These include: Experiencing symptoms and pursuing medical treatment, Being subject to a quarantine/isolation order or advisement, Caring for someone under a quarantine/...