"[T]he DOL did not discuss whether an employee will have a qualifying reason for leave if the school is open each day, but is open for fewer hours than normal ... Nor did the Q&A address the currently open question of whether employees may take FFCRA leave for child care purposes on an intermittent basis without employer approval. It would appear, however, based on the new Q&A, that the DOL would likely support an employee's right to take FFCRA leave even for shorter periods than a single, full workday if the child's school is unavailable during times when it would normally be available."  MORE >>