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New Jersey Proposes Bills to Protect Workers from Heat-Related Illnesses and Injuries

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In the absence of a heat stress standard by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), New Jersey is seeking to adopt one for the protection of workers against heat-related illnesses. Bill A-5022, which...more

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The Chartwell Chronicles: New Jersey Caselaw Updates

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In Episode 28 of The Chartwell Chronicles, hosts Colin Davis and Brittany Atkinson discuss recent a number of New Jersey workers' compensation caselaw updates. Please make sure to like and subscribe to The Chartwell...more

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Heat-Related Illnesses under New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law

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With summer in full swing accompanied by record-high temperatures, employers should consider developing and implementing measures to mitigate  the risk of employees developing heat-related illnesses while working outside....more

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Failure to Hire Claims Go Up In Smoke for Pot-Using New Jersey Job Applicant

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On May 25, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey granted an employer’s motion to dismiss a putative class action in Zanetich v. Wal-Mart Stores E., Inc. Addressing an issue of first impression, the...more

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New Jersey Issues New Guidance Regarding Marijuana in the Workplace

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Key Takeaways - On September 9, 2022, New Jersey issued new regulatory guidance regarding employment protections for users of recreational and medicinal marijuana.  While this guidance did not include a certification...more

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New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Issues Workplace Guidance on Reasonable Suspicion Determinations

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The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“the Commission”) on September 9, 2022 issued long-awaited guidance for employers on how to respond when employees are suspected of marijuana impairment.  This is the...more

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New Jersey Expands Vaccination Requirements for Healthcare Workers and High-Risk Settings

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On January 19, 2022, Governor Philip D. Murphy signed Executive Order (EO) 283, which requires that healthcare workers and those at high-risk congregate settings be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including receipt of a...more

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