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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Apr 06 2021Extension of the Federal Employee Retention Tax Credit 04.06.2021The Federal Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) offers eligible employers significant tax benefits through an ability to claim a refundable tax credit for paying qualified wages and certain health plan expense…
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Apr 01 2021Voluntary Extension of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act 04.01.2021To incentivize employers to provide the Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) or paid expanded Family Law Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave (previously required by the FFCRA) to eligible employees, the American Rescue …
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Mar 23 2021American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Requires Employers to Pay Six Months of COBRA Coverage 03.23.2021The American Rescue Act of 2021 (ARPA) requires that employers implement temporary, but significant, changes to Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) insurance coverage. The changes req…
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Feb 10 2021Employment Law Update: Occupational Safety and Health Administration Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance 02.10.2021On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released updated guidance on mitigating and preventing the exposure and spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The Guidance recommends…
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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…
Speaking Engagements
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Mar 24 2021Maureen S. Binetti and Stephanie Gironda to Serve as Panelists at NJICLE Webcast “COVID and Employment Litigation” 03.24.2021Wilentz employment law attorneys Maureen S. Binetti and Stephanie Gironda will join a panel of New Jersey’s leading employment lawyers at the New Jersey State Bar Association ICLE webcast “COVID and Employm…
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Dec 10 2020Edward T. Kole and Tracy Armstrong to Serve as Panelists at NJICLE Webcast “Business Litigation Roundtable: Current Issues in Business Litigation in a COVID-19 World” 12.10.2020Wilentz Litigation Chair Edward T. Kole and Wilentz employment law attorney Tracy Armstrong will join a distinguished panel of seasoned business litigators and business courts judges at the annual NJICLE Busine…
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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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