08.12.2020Shop Smart, Shop Savvy, SHOP SAFETo combat the growing trend of phony goods, a new bipartisan bill was presented to the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year – titled “Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-Commerce” or the SHOP SAFE Act.
04.22.2020New Jersey Gives Employers Struggling with the COVID-19 Pandemic a Temporary Break: Delay and Changes to the Amended New Jersey WARN Act In response to growing concerns of employers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on April 14, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law new legislation which provides two significant changes to the Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act (NJ WARN). Pursuant to the January 21st changes, initially scheduled to become effective on July 19, 2020, employers will be required to provide longer notice periods and mandatory severance pay in connection with a large layoff or facility closure.
04.06.2020COVID-19: Land Use Board Virtual Meeting Guidelines Issued The New Jersey Division of Local Government Services (the “Division”) provided operational guidance this week, encouraging municipal Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Adjustment to engage in telephonic and/or virtual public meetings in light of Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders 103 and 107 as well as additional social distancing guidelines established to help combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
04.03.2020In the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic, New Jersey Expands Employee Leave Entitlements On March 25, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed S2304, amending the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law, the New Jersey Family Leave Act (“FLA”), and the New Jersey Temporary Disability Benefits Law (“TDL”). The amendments expand an employee’s ability to take leave and collect temporary disability benefits during epidemic-related emergencies.
03.31.2020COVID-19 Political Law UpdatesAs the entire globe faces the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, the political world is working to adjust to the new normal. Campaign ads are already focusing on COVID-19 claims, and we are also seeing in-person events being replaced with virtual conference calls, events, and rallies. But, with very few exceptions, the existing legal framework still governs political activity.
03.27.2020 New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) Releases COVID-19 FAQ'sOn March 19, 2020, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) released a Guidance addressing frequently asked questions regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Specifically, the DCR addresses protections and obligations under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD).
03.26.2020COVID-19: No Evictions During EmergencyIn light of the impacts from COVID-19 and the uncertainty related to its effect on business, we have seen the region quickly adjust to a new business reality. Both private industry and government have signaled they will work quickly to mitigate against the impact of slowdown in the wake of these changes. State, county and municipal governments have taken a number of measures to protect their residents.
03.23.2020COVID-19 Crisis Assistance: Is your business eligible?While we wait for Congress to pass further legislation to aid businesses in light of the COVID-19 crisis, there is currently a US small Business Administration (“SBA”) program in place which may provide relief.
03.17.2020Contract Liability in the Wake of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has presented real-world complications to people and businesses with ongoing obligations that are becoming increasingly difficult to meet in the face of quarantines, travel restrictions and the like. Because our firm’s litigators and transactional attorneys have been receiving so many inquiries lately about legal issues and potential defenses which may apply to current and future commercial contracts, the following are key issues to bear in mind.
03.13.2020OSHA Issues Pertaining to Coronavirus (COVID-19)The current Coronavirus Pandemic (“COVID-19”) presents many complex situations for employers and their respective workforces. While management is trying to navigate the maze of wage and hour issues, FMLA and ADA leave, remote workspaces, and childcare, they must also keep in mind their legal obligation to keep employees safe pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSHA”). Genova Burns Partner, Douglas E. Solomon, Esq., comments on several important OSHA questions.
03.06.2020Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Practical and Fast Facts for Employer Planning As employers work on strategic plans for handling employment-related issues involving Covid-19, such as possible facility closings, tele-commuting, and employee leave/compensations issues, employers should keep in mind these fast facts.
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