Writings by Jorge R. de Armas

As any new bride can attest, changing your name is a lot harder than you might expect. The same is true for New Jersey businesses… As any new bride can attest, changing your name is a lot harder than you might expect. The same is true for New Jersey businesses. In addition to the legal […]

Back in September, President Biden directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop a rule requiring that all employers with 100 or more employees to require vaccination or, as an alternative, weekly testing… Back in September, President Biden directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop a rule requiring that all […]

HIPAA has become a hot topic of conversation during the COVID-19 pandemic... The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) has become a hot topic of conversation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given that there are many misconceptions, it is important for businesses to understand how HIPAA’s Privacy Rule works and what types of health information […]

An adverse employment action isn’t necessary to support a failure-to-accommodate claim under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD)… An adverse employment action isn’t necessary to support a failure-to-accommodate claim under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), according to a recent decision by the state’s highest court. In Mary Richter v. Oakland Board of […]

The Small Business Association (SBA) expects to launch the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) sometime later this month… The Small Business Association (SBA) expects to launch the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) sometime later this month, according to officials. The new program, which was established under the American Rescue Plan Act, aims to help restaurants who have […]

For New Jersey restaurants struggling under the weight of COVID-19 restrictions, legislation recently signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy may provide a lifeline… For New Jersey restaurants struggling under the weight of COVID-19 restrictions, legislation recently signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy may provide a lifeline, particularly as we approach warmer months. Under […]

Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed Executive Order No. 172 (EO 172), which amends his previous Executive Order No 115 (EO 115) Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed Executive Order No. 172 (EO 172), which amends his previous Executive Order No 115 (EO 115) that had extended health benefits to certain new hires hired specifically in response […]

On May 18th, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy outlined his plans to slowly lift the restrictions put in place in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic On May 18, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy outlined his plans to slowly lift the restrictions put in place in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As New Jersey […]

Federal and state governments are making relief programs available to independent contractors, gig workers, and other freelance workers affected by COVID-19 Freelancers account for 35 percent of U.S. workers and generate $1 trillion in income. They are also being particularly hard hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Thankfully, federal and state governments are making relief programs available […]

On March 20, 2020, Governor Murphy signed A-3849/S-2302 into law as P.L.2020 c. 10, codified at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5(i)(2). This enactment amends the Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”) by relaxing OPRA’s strict deadlines during a declared state of emergency. OPRA normally requires a custodian of a government record to provide access to, respond to or otherwise […]

With new social distancing requirements, many employers and employees suddenly find themselves thrust into the world of telecommuting. Are your employees familiar with telecommuting? With new social distancing requirements, many employers and employees suddenly find themselves thrust into the world of telecommuting. While working remotely is a way of life for many, others have little […]

Partner Ramon E. Rivera Shares Brief Video Covering the Mandatory NJ Business Closures as a Result of Executive Order 107 On March 21, 2020, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued Executive Order No. 107, which imposes new restrictions on what New Jersey businesses may continue to operate as the state works to slow the spread […]