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An Overview of New Jersey Workers' Compensation
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An Overview of New York Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation Academy: Pennsylvania COVID-19 Update: Layoff or Furlough from Light Duty as a Result of COVID-19
In a long anticipated move, New Jersey has again acted to provide COVID-19 related benefits to workers throughout the State. New legislation creates a rebuttable presumption that, absent demonstrable proof to the contrary,...more
New Jersey has enacted an expansion of the state’s Earned Sick Leave and Temporary Disability Benefits (including Family Temporary Disability Benefits) for situations related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as other...more
On March 18, 2020, Governor Cuomo of New York signed into law a statewide quarantine leave bill related to the COVID-19 pandemic (the “New York law”). The New York law went into effect immediately on March 18 and provides...more
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic raises many employee benefit and compensation considerations for employers. In this alert, we examine key issues relating to COVID-19 and provide suggested strategies for employers to...more
As COVID-19 continues to spread, New York State has enacted new legislation, effective immediately, to provide employees with additional paid sick leave and expanded coverage under its existing statutory paid family leave and...more
As we have discussed, there are notable gaps in the recently passed Federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act, including exempting employers with over 500 employees and authorizing the Secretary of Labor to grant hardship...more
NOTE: Because the COVID-19 situation is dynamic, with new governmental measures each day, employers should consult with counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance on this topic....more