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Labor and Employment—Employer

From Cushman & Wakefied, download your How to Guide for Re-opening Your Workplace

Download this 3-page handout that outlines the parts of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) that deals with employee benefit plans and employee leaves of absence. The last page contains a section titled “‘Employer Action.”

Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Labor and Employment Group at the law firm of McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP summarize the provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, signed by the President on March 18, 2020. Download the pdf.

On March 25, 2020, Gov. Murphy announced the launch of an online portal to connect New Jersey residents with jobs in critical industries responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Employers in critical industries can submit information about openings with urgent hiring needs related to COVID-19 here.

The State of New Jersey established a special website devoted to business concerns during the COVID-19 crisis. The site will be updated as new information becomes available.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has a portfolio of loan, financing, and technical assistance programs available to support small and medium-sized businesses during the crisis. See this page of frequently asked questions. More information on existing products and programs can be found on the NJEDA website for small and midsize business and the services for those businesses.