In the elections held last Tuesday, an important item was on the ballot in California – whether or not to classify ridesharing drivers, like those...
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Mask Requirements
As the hot summer wears on, mask usage has become a challenging issue for most people. This article outlines some key questions and answers...
School Reopening Guidelines – New York
This week the NYS Department of Health issued a set of guidelines for schools that serve children from grades kindergarten through 12. The...
The New Workplace: Part I – Transitioning Back
As the country begins to look forward to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic, many employers are wondering how their operations will need to...
COVID-19: “Essential Employers” – New York
Over the past several days, in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut issued executive orders...
COVID-19: “Essential Employers” – Connecticut
This article will outline Connecticut’s directive and definition of “essential business.” On March 20, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont issued Executive...
COVID-19: “Essential Employers” – New Jersey
This article will outline New Jersey’s directive and definition of “essential business.” On March 21, 2020, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order...
State and City Governments Respond to Coronavirus
In response to the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak throughout the country, state and local governments have begun to enact measures to assist...
Salary History Banned in New Jersey
On January 1, 2020, the New Jersey law that prohibits employers from requesting or relying on job applicants’ salary history in the hiring process....
Minimum Wage Changes 2020
In 2020, 25 states and Washington D.C. will raise their minimum wage. Additionally, effective December 31, 2019, New York State’s salary threshold...