Employers may require employees to use leave prior paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

The ramifications of payroll mistakes emanate from external and internal sources. Externally, the government can levy fines and penalties for payroll noncompliance. Internally, employees tend to become seriously concerned when an error shows up on their paycheck.

While few would disagree that every company should be an equal opportunity employer, the many federal laws that ensure equal opportunity don’t apply to some smaller employers.