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- The Paycheck Protection Program is an Important Resource for Small Businesses Affected by Coronavirus an the Governor’s Emergency Order
Apr 3, 2020
The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses. Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards. For a top-line overview of the program click HERE If you’re...Read More - Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) UPDATE
Apr 1, 2020
We posted about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) after it was signed into law on March 18th. Today, it becomes effective. A quick refresher. The FFCRA applies to employees who have worked 30 or more days, and applies to employers who employ fewer than 500 employees. The law provides for paid time off for one of the following six reasons: the employee is subject to a federal, state or local quarantine...Read More - New Notice Requirements under the Families First Corona Relief Act
Mar 31, 2020
All employers with less than five hundred employees are required to post this notice from the Department of Labor in a conspicuous place with other required workplace posters. Because so many employees are working remotely, we strongly suggest that you email the notice to all employees and if you have a company intranet, post it there as well. If you have any questions or concerns about compliance with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act please...Read More - Help is Coming for Small Businesses
Mar 27, 2020
As you may have heard, the Senate passed a $2 trillion relief bill containing, among many other things, provisions for hundreds of billions for the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), which is intended to provide cash assistance through the SBA or through another program to qualifying small businesses. We will provide updates on this legislation as they come, but this is not the only source of relief for small businesses. Many states, including New Jersey, are...Read More - Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst
Mar 26, 2020
It is a frightening time and we are all concerned with the health and safety of our family and ourselves. We are doing everything we can to avoid contracting the virus, including avoiding touching our faces and socially distancing ourselves. However, are we doing everything we can to prepare for the possibility that we may contract COVID-19? It is possible that you will require hospitalization, or even if you are able to stay home that...Read More - Supreme Court Orders Release of Majority of Inmates in County Jails.
Mar 24, 2020
Any person in County Jail as a result of a condition of probation for an indictable offense or because of a municipal court conviction will be released no later than Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 6:00pm. For those serving a sentence of 364 days or less as a condition of their probation they shall have to serve the remainder of their sentence at the end of probation of seek to have the court changed the...Read More - Confused by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act?
Mar 20, 2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which was signed into law on March 18, 2020 (and expires December 31, 2020), consists of two separate laws applicable to employers with fewer than 500 employees. This law is effective no later than 15 days after the bill was signed into law; i.e., Thursday, April 2, 2020. However, it is unclear at this time exactly when the law will be deemed to take effect. The following is...Read More - Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Closing Cost Credits
Mar 11, 2020
Whether you are selling your home or looking to buy, it is likely that you will want some clarification regarding a useful but poorly understood tool: the seller assist (a/k/a closing costs concessions, seller credit, or seller’s assist). This tool can benefit either party in the transaction, but also presents risks that should be carefully considered. From the Seller’s point of view, a request for a seller credit may seem like a request to give...Read More - Juvenile Delinquency: What Happens in Juvenile Case?
Mar 10, 2020
When an individual who is considered a juvenile commits a crime, they still will face legal consequences, but those consequences tend to be not as severe as if they were an adult. The state of New Jersey has laws and regulations regarding how and when a minor can be arrested and detained. These laws will also affect how their charges are handled in court. Learn more about juvenile crimes below and what you should do...Read More - Can I Sue My NJ Employer for a Hostile Work Environment?
Feb 28, 2020
When you work in a hostile work environment, it can affect not only your livelihood, but also your overall job satisfaction. A hostile work environment can make it difficult to do your job well, which can further affect career advancement and income potential. Depending on the level or cause of the hostile work environment, it might be possible to sue your work employer. What Does a Hostile Work Environment Refer to? A hostile work environment...Read More