Here’s who qualifies for paid sick leave under new coronavirus guidelines

A new coronavirus law will give some employees paid sick leave through the rest of the year, media outlets report.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act gives two weeks of paid sick leave to employees who are quarantined, seeking a coronavirus diagnosis, have coronavirus symptoms or are taking care of a sick family member, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Those who are taking care of or looking after a child whose school is closed due to COVID-19 will get up to 10 weeks of paid leave.

The law is the first time the U.S. has implemented federally mandated paid leave, according to The New York Times. The guidelines apply to part-time workers, who will get paid the amount they earn in two weeks, and self-employed workers, who should claim the amount in tax credit for their income for a year.

Those who qualify work for employers with fewer than 500 workers and have been employed at least 30 days, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Companies with more than 500 people, which make up 48 percent of American workers, don’t get paid leave under the new law, according to The New York Times.

Those who work for companies with less than 50 employees are subject to the law, but there are exemptions if the paid leave would “jeopardize the viability of the business as a going concern,” the U.S. Department of Labor said.

For those who are sick, quarantined or seeking a diagnosis, you’ll make up to $511 over the two-week period. People who are caring for a family member will make up to$200 per day over two weeks, and people caring for a child will make up to$200 per day over 10 weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.