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COVID-19 Emergency Triggers Consumer Fraud Act’s Price Gouging Provision Concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have resulted in an unprecedented demand for products like toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and face masks. The pandemic has also prompted activation of New Jersey’s strict price gouging statute. On March 9, 2020, Governor Murphy signed an Executive Order declaring […]

Business Continuity Plans (“BCPs”) and Disaster Recovery Plans (“DRPs”) face an extraordinary test from COVID-19’s dramatic impact on daily life and the economy… Business Continuity Plans (“BCPs”) and Disaster Recovery Plans (“DRPs”), which are nearly universal in today’s business environment, face an extraordinary test from COVID-19’s dramatic impact on all aspects of daily life and […]

On March 23, 2020, the National Society of Compliance Professionals (“NSCP”) convened regulators and industry experts to discuss regulatory guidance recently issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) in a webinar for NSCP members. On March 23, 2020, the National Society of Compliance Professionals (“NSCP”) […]

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 […]

The IRS has announced that employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act… In an Information Release ( “the Act”) the IRS has announced that employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act […]

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 […]

On March 21, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 107… On March 21, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 107. Generally, the order restricts New Jersey residents from traveling with some explicit exceptions, namely “reporting to, or performing their job.” The Executive Order also specifically provides that the “brick-and-mortar premises of all non-essential retail businesses […]

One of the serious issues businesses and their owners are facing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is whether they can remain open… On Saturday, March 21, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy ordered all retail and non-essential businesses to close indefinitely. Businesses that will be permitted to remain open fall within the “essential” category, while […]

The New Jersey Legislature is working quickly to enact legislation aimed to lessen the impact of Coronavirus on small businesses… The New Jersey Legislature is working quickly to enact legislation aimed to lessen the impact of Coronavirus on small businesses. One bill seeks to increase the availability of business interruption insurance by eliminating a common […]

The NJ State Senate legislative coronavirus information package includes one new senate bill and also important School District Health Benefits Bill Emergency bills to assist public employers and school districts passed the Senate yesterday and are currently awaiting approval by Governor Murphy. Below is a brief summary of some of the bills. A3850 – This bill […]

The New Jersey Department of Labor Issued Guidance on COVID-19 and Benefits Employees May Access Under Different Scenarios During these uncertain times public employers are asking how to respond to employees’ requests for information as to their job security, benefits and whether they will be paid should school district’s remain on a virtual education model […]

Answering Ten of the Most Frequently Asked Questions by New Jersey Employers About COVID-19 Cases of COVID-19, more commonly known as the coronavirus, continue to increase in the United States. Understandably, businesses have questions and concerns about protecting their employees’ safety and maintaining a healthy workplace. The potential for increased absenteeism and business disruptions also […]