COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Unemployment

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Unemployment

Now that more and more employers have implemented or are considering the implementation of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the question of unemployment for those who refuse and get terminated continues to arise. I never tell a business that a terminated employee will not...
Considering Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations?

Considering Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations?

Many businesses here in New Jersey are considering implementing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.  Although a business can mandate the vaccine, there are some things that need to be considered. Using a Third Party to Administer the Vaccine If your company...
COVID-19 and Contact Tracing

COVID-19 and Contact Tracing

With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise and an anticipated spike in cases after the Thanksgiving holiday, employers need to be mindful of any disruptions positive Covid cases could mean to their business operations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
COVID-19 and School Reopening

COVID-19 and School Reopening

Parents are worried about whether or not schools will reopen in the fall or follow a hybrid model with remote and in-person learning.   Small businesses should also be concerned, as school reopening decisions may pose challenges which will directly impact their...
Unemployed Rejecting Recalls

Unemployed Rejecting Recalls

Now that COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to be lifted for businesses here in New Jersey, many employers who had to lay off or furlough workers will be looking to bring them back as operations ramp up. A challenge being faced by businesses is the reluctance of...
Returning to work in NJ

Returning to work in NJ

Today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy unveiled a visual roadmap for the path to reopen New Jersey and to get towards a “new normal.” On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued six decision trees intended to offer guidance to ...