Under a newly signed executive order in New Jersey, all state contractors and subcontractors entering agreements with the state must include a clause that requires all covered workers to either provide adequate proof to the...more
New guidance will allow employees in New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington to go maskless and stop social distancing if they provide their employers proof of vaccination against COVID-19. On May 26, 2021, New Jersey Governor...more
Employers in New Jersey should be aware that a recent executive order mandating safety protocols in the workplace amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic creates complaint mechanisms for whistleblowers, with the potential...more
11/2/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Executive Orders ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Masks ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers ,
Workplace Safety
In a joint press conference on June 24, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a coordinated effort to protect the tristate area from community spread of...more
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order 150, which furthers efforts to reopen non-essential businesses closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Starting June 15, 2020, non-essential retail...more
6/8/2020
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Executive Orders ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Retailers ,
Risk Management ,
Social Distancing ,
State and Local Government ,
Workplace Safety
As New Jersey continues to battle the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Phil Murphy ordered essential businesses in the state to adopt several measures including mandatory face coverings at worksites, occupancy...more
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on March 21 signed Executive Orders 107 and 108, which took effect at 9:00 pm the same day. ...more
The New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL) has issued guidance for employees on navigating coronavirus (COVID-19) issues using benefits already available statewide, which the NJDOL touts as “among the...more