01Apr
Coronavirus Updates for School Bus Contractors Continued Payments to School Bus Contractors under the CARES Act Paid Emergency Leave and Sick Leave under the Families First Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) are two new federal laws with important implications for school bus contractors. The CARES Act directs schools to continue paying school bus contractors during Coronavirus school closures, enhances existing unemployment compensation benefits, and makes loans and grants available to businesses during Coronavirus school closures. The Families First Act modifies the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to apply to employers with fewer than 500 employees, and includes employer paid sick leave and emergency leave during Coronavirus school closures. Additional details are below.'
Click Here to Request Full Article.
Related
Many school transportation contractors continue to look for creative ways to retain drivers. Some co...
Read More >
The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) §571.222 titled “School bus passenger seating and...
Read More >
What does the next generation of your company look like? Who will carry on when retirement comes, r...
Read More >
Planning routes and choosing stops for school buses and school vehicles is not an easy task. Stops c...
Read More >
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended prohibits employment discrimination and retalia...
Read More >
Many school bus contractors house small above-ground fuel tanks on their property. However, not all ...
Read More >