On April 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated its Frequently Asked Questions page to explain when an employer can mandate that an employee must use his or her existing paid leave under the employer’s policies, and when it is the employee’s choice to use the leave. Notably, the FAQ was updated the same day that the DOL announced the end of its temporary non-enforcement of the paid leave protections outlined in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. More.