The U.S. Wage and Hour Division has released two question and answer factsheets providing information on common issues that arise when workers come down with the flu and the impact on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act and job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

The Pandemic Flu and the Fair Labor Standards Act covers the use of “volunteers” to keep the business running, making employees work outside of their job description, and telework questions.

The Pandemic Flu and the Family and Medical Leave Act covers some of the common questions asked about employees and family members who come down with the flu and any entitlements the affected employee may have under the FMLA.