Subscribe to Our FeedSCOTUS Strikes Down Mandatory Vaccination/Testing Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court has just thrown out the vaccination or testing mandate issued by OSHA and the Biden administration that would have applied to employers with 100 or more employees. The Supreme Court did uphold regulations requiring vaccination for health care workers, though even that ruling was merely by a 5-4 decision. So while […]
A Return to Normal in NJ – Part 2
Co-Authored by Jay Becker Only two days after announcing a limited end to mask and social distancing requirements that did not include workplaces closed to the public, Governor Murphy has clarified his prior order and indicated that vaccinated employees, at all workplaces, who provide proof of vaccination, are now exempt from mask and social distancing […]
A Return to Normal?
On Friday, May 28th, Governor Murphy will be lifting the State of New Jersey’s mask and social distancing mandate for most businesses. That said, the most recent Executive Order makes clear that businesses can require mask use if they want and cannot stop people from wearing masks, if they so choose. “Indoor public spaces” will […]
Vaccinations Will Be Available Soon….Can NJ Employers Require Them?
In accordance with recent guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers may require their employees be vaccinated, subject to some limited exceptions. Specifically, employers may not require vaccinations for those employees who have a disability or medical condition (including pregnancy) that makes vaccination a health risk or who have objections due to their […]
CDC & NJ Update Guidance Regarding Quarantine Periods
The CDC has issued updated guidance that reduces the suggested quarantine period down from 14 days to between 7-10 days following a COVID exposure. New Jersey has followed suit, amending their guidance as well with regard to the quarantine period for individuals travelling to any location outside of the immediate region (NY/NJ/CT/PA/DE). New Jersey’s new […]
NJ Issues Specific COVID-19 Regulations for All Employers and Businesses
Given rapidly rising COVID rates in NJ (and national rates being at an all-time high) Executive Order 192 (“EO 192”), issued by Gov. Murphy on October 28th sets forth specific requirements for all employers in New Jersey, regardless of size, including private and public employers. If you have been following the guidance from our office, […]
Important Update From the Department of Labor Regarding FFCRA Sick Leave and Family Leave
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has just issued important new guidance regarding the use of Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) paid sick leave and emergency paid family leave. This is the sick and family leave that must be offered by certain employers as of today, April 1st and for which employers will receive a credit […]
EMPLOYER ALERT: Coronavirus ‘Work from Home’ Issues and Considerations
By now we have all read plenty about the Coronavirus (Covid-19), such as where it originated, how much it has spread and how we can all try to avoid it. But one of the more drastic steps being taken by businesses is to instruct some or all employees to work from home, a practice commonly […]
