Currently, federal law generally does not require employers to provide paid leave to employees who are absent from work because they are sick with COVID-19, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or are caring for someone with COVID-19. However, if you are out with COVID-19 or are caring for ill family members, you may be eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. See workplacefairness.org/benefitsandleaves/FMLAandCOVID-19 for more information.