Employment Law
In light of the rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we are working with employers to help them address new challenges they are facing, especially those connected to the health and safety of their employees and continuing their operations while navigating a new, rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
We are fielding and advising employers on a range of situations and challenges, including:
- Should employers test for COVID-19?
- What steps should an employer take if an employee tests positive for COVID-19?
- How to bring workers back safely?
- What should an employer know about the Coronavirus federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act?
- What options are available for reducing the workforce?
- What policies are needed for compliance with coronavirus-related reforms?
- Do employers have obligations under the federal or New Jersey Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act?
- How do employers comply with employment laws while having a remote workplace for some or all of their employees?
As legislation continues to be issued and these and other concerns continue to unfold, we encourage you to subscribe to our legal alerts to get new notifications sent directly to your inbox. If you have a pressing concern, contact Tracy Armstrong.
Alerts & Publications
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Jan 20 2021Employment Law Update: Mandatory Employer Vaccination Policies and the ADA/NJLAD 01.20.2021A New Jersey employer considering making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory must consider compliance with federal and state laws prior to imposing such a requirement on its workforce. A prudent employer is one who…
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Jan 14 2021Employment Law Update: Department of Labor Issues Final Rule Defining Independent Contractors 01.14.2021The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a Final Rule on independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) with an effective date of March 8, 2021. However, the Final Rule and/or i…
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Jan 05 2021Employment Law Update: Understanding the Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act in 2021 01.05.2021The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) required employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide sick and family leave benefits for certain COVID-19 related reasons through December 31, 2…
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Dec 22 2020Employment Law Update: The Vaccine Is Here—Now What? 12.22.2020On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published guidance concerning the administration of vaccines and pre-screening questions with respect to compliance with the Americans with Disa…
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Dec 10 2020Employment Law Update: CDC Updates COVID-19 Exposure Quarantine Guidance 12.10.2020The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its published guidance regarding quarantine time for individuals who may have been exposed to COVID-19.…
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Nov 05 2020Employers Should Exercise Caution in Using a Single PTO Policy to Comply with the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Act 11.05.2020While the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Act (“Act”) allows employers to use a single PTO policy, the policy must in its entirety comply with the Act’s provisions.…
Speaking Engagements
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Sep 02 2020Tracy Armstrong to Present “A Guide to Reopening the Workplace” 09.02.2020Wilentz employment law attorney Tracy Armstrong will present the webinar entitled “A Guide to Reopening the Workplace,” where she will help employers manage the risks of returning to work during the COVID-1…
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Jul 29 2020Tracy Armstrong and Jo Ann Gambale to Present at NJICLE “Recent Developments in New Jersey Law: A 2020 Update” Live Webcast 07.29.2020Wilentz employment law attorney Tracy Armstrong will moderate a continuing legal education webcast for the New Jersey State Bar Association entitled “Recent Developments in New Jersey Law: A 2020 Update.” W…
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Jul 21 2020Tracy Armstrong to Present on State of Dental Practices During COVID-19 07.21.2020Wilentz employment law attorney Tracy Armstrong will join a panel discussion at “The State of Dental Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic” webinar, covering the impact of COVID-19 on dental practices with…
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Jun 29 2020Tracy Armstrong to Present on COVID-19 Impact on the Workplace for Edison Chamber of Commerce 06.29.2020Wilentz employment law attorney Tracy Armstrong will present the “COVID-19 and Its Impact on the Workplace” webinar for Edison business owners, providing timely updates on the Families First Coronavirus Res…
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Jun 24 2020Tracy Armstrong and Anthony M. Osbourne to Present Returning to the Workplace During COVID-19 Webinar 06.24.2020Wilentz employment law attorney Tracy Armstrong and banking attorney Anthony M. Osbourne will present the “Returning to the Workplace During COVID-19” webinar, where they will help employers prepare for and…
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Jun 24 2020Maureen S. Binetti to Present NJICLE Webcast on Videoconferencing Labor and Employment Arbitration and Mediation During COVID-19 06.24.2020Wilentz Employment Law Chair Maureen S. Binetti will join a panel of labor and employment arbitrators and mediators at the New Jersey State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education webcast entitled “Videoco…
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