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Flexibility to Pay Staff Wages and Provide Benefits

Guidance for grantees reminding programs that they may continue to pay wages and provide benefits for staff who would otherwise be employed but are unable to report to their full work duties during center closures.

Issued by: Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

Issue Date: June 30, 2020

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