In one of its early relief bills in 2020, Congress created temporary paid sick and family leave benefits for many workers who contracted or were exposed to Covid-19, were caring for family. For more information, please see the Department of the Treasurys website. Similar to last year's COVID supplemental sick leave, the law is retroactive to January 1, meaning an employee who took time off work for an. A Dollar General store in Vallejo, California. I couldnt afford it, she tells Mother Jones. [CDATA[/* >