This article will outline Connecticut’s directive and definition of “essential business.” On March 20, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont issued Executive...
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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...
Coronavirus in Community Settings
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) has sparked concerns throughout the country of a potential widespread outbreak. While the impact of the...
School Safety Website Launches
Earlier this month, the federal government launched the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse website: SchoolSafety.gov. The website offers several...
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....
The New W-4: What do Employers Need to Know?
Last month, the IRS released an updated W-4 form for 2020. The new W-4 form is a radical change and eliminates “allowances,” which means withholding...
Federal Executive Order Targets Anti-Semitism at Colleges
On Wednesday, December 11, 2019, President Trump signed an executive order which expands the interpretation of race and national origin to include...
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...
NYCHRL Expands Employment Protections for Independent Contractors and Freelancers
On January 11, 2020, a New York City law will go into effect that extends the employment protections under the New York City Human Rights Law...