(Click here for printable PDF) Employers nationwide are contemplating offering incentives to encourage employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a way to avoid the practical and potentially disruptive alternative of requiring employees to be vaccinated. Although it has been determined by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that requiring all employees to be vaccinated […]

In a world where layoffs and terminations are a possibility for any business, it is essential that employers understand some of the critical mistakes they could make when providing severance payments to employees. Here are some of the biggest ones we have seen and how to conquer them: Not having a written agreement with a […]

As a cautious employer, let’s say you run a criminal background check on all of your applicants.  Your latest candidate’s report comes up with an arrest record from just a few months ago for theft, but no conviction. What do you do? In a situation like this, it is best to call counsel because the […]

Archer has teamed up with the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey to present a six week webinar series. Join attorneys from Archer’s COVID-19 Task Force as they present “Preparing for the Next Chapter of COVID-19: Legal Guidance for Uncertain Times.” See below for more information and the link to register. Please note, you are registering for all events […]

Douglas Diaz, Partner in Archer’s Labor & Employment group, will present at the NJBIA webinar, “Human Resource Council: Can Employers Mandate the COVID-19 Vaccine?” on January 13 at 11:30 a.m. His presentation will cover the proper way to mandate a vaccine in your employee handbook. He will be joined by Dr. Margaret Fisher, Special adviser […]

Peter Frattarelli, Partner and Chair of Archer’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, will present at NJBIA’s “COVID Lawsuits and Safety” webinar on December 17, 2020 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. This presentation will provide an overview of lawsuits filed (already) by employees related to the COVID pandemic, including claims of a failure to follow […]

Peter Frattarelli, Partner and Chair of Archer’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, will present at NJBIA’s “Handbook Seminar Series Part 3: Leaves Of Absence” webinar on November 30 from 1:00 PM – 02:30 PM. In this part of the Employee Handbook Seminar Series, Mr. Frattarelli will use sample policies to discuss relevant laws and regulations […]

(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 […]