(Click here for printable PDF) On Wednesday, October 22, 2020, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) expanded the definition of “close contact” for purposes of determining an exposure to COVID-19. This new definition will have an immediate and important impact for all employers. Specifically, this new definition changes how workplaces (and beyond) […]

Attorneys from Archer’s Labor & Employment Law Group will present at the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey’s “Annual Employment Law Update: HR Bootcamp” free web series. This web series will occur in place of Archer’s annual labor and employment seminar. Sessions are as follows: Wednesday, October 28 2020  2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. David […]

ERISA – A Case Study and Deep Dive Into Compliance When: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 | 2-3:30pm Where: Webinar Archer Faculty: José M. Jara, Esq. Overview: The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide […]

(Click here for printable PDF) On August 18, 2020, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that an employee’s continued employment was sufficient to manifest assent to the terms of an arbitration agreement, and reinstated the trial court’s order to compel arbitration over New Jersey Law Against Discrimination claims. However, the employer in that case, Pfizer, […]

What:  Peter L. Fratarelli to Present NBI Webinar, “LGBTQ Rights & Discrimination Developments”. When:  Tuesday, August 11, 2020       11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where:  Webinar Overview: The seminar will include the following: (1) Bostock v. Clayton County – Overview of US Supreme Court decision providing LGBTQ community protection against discrimination (2) Impact of Bostock decision on […]

What:  Peter L. Fraterlli to be a part of and speak at NJICLE Webinar, “Recent Developments in New Jersey Law: A 2020 Update”. When:  Wednesday, July 29th, 2020      9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Where:  Webinar Overview:  Keeping up to date with recent changes in New Jersey law is critical in order to effectively represent […]

What: Peter L. Fratarelli to Lead NJBIA HR Webinar, “Employee Handbooks 2020: Modifications for COVID-19 Pandemic” When: Thursday, July 30, 2020         11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Where: Webinar Overview: This webinar will provide an overview of the changes to employee handbooks that are recommended due to COVID-19.  The areas to be covered will include: (1) […]

Peter L. Frattarelli, chair of Archer’s Labor & Employment Law practice group, discusses employers cutting benefits after receiving the PPP loan, in Forbes’ Article, “9 Answers To Your Most Pressing Unemployment Questions”, published June 23, 2020. To read the full article, click here.

Peter L. Frattarelli, chair of Archer’s Labor & Employment Law practice group, discusses returning to the workplace in South Jersey Biz’s Article, “Back to Work: As South Jersey Looks to Reopen Its Economy, Business Leaders Are Adopting New Norms to Make Sure They Do So Safely and Effectively”, published May 27, 2020. To read the […]

(Click here for printable PDF) PLEASE NOTE: This checklist is intended to offer guidance for employers to consider in planning for and responding to issues as employees return to in-person workplace operations. This checklist is not intended as legal advice. Employers should continuously monitor developments from their federal, state and local governments, as well as […]