NJ HIGH COURT CONFIRMS THE IMPORTANCE OF IDENTIFYING THE SPECIFIC CEPA PROVISION(S) UPON WHICH AN EMPLOYEE RELIES DURING THE COURSE OF LITIGATION.
By Punam Alam, Esq., June 3, 2021 In a split opinion, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on May 21, 2021 that the trial court must re-evaluate an employee’s whistleblower claim because the plaintiff-employee did not articulate which statutory provision of CEPA she was relying on in summary judgment proceedings before the trial court. The case […]
ATTENTION ALL EMPLOYERS: EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on Vaccinations (Mandatory Vaccine Policies, Vaccine Status Inquiries, Accommodations, and Vaccine Incentives)
On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provided updated COVID-19 guidance to its frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) regarding COVID-19, focusing on vaccinations. Set forth are the highlights of the guidance HERE, in Section K. Note that NFC provided information previously on the EEOC FAQs HERE. Mandatory Vaccine Policies: The EEOC confirmed that […]