Archer partner Peter L. Frattarelli was recently elected President of the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Burlington and Mercer Counties, a nonprofit organization and affiliate of the national organization that has been working for decades to provide decent, affordable housing to families. Peter is a longtime Habitat volunteer and Officer of the Board of […]

(Click here for printable PDF) As workplaces nationwide are returning to in-person operations, two important questions have been raised about COVID-19 vaccines: (1) can employers require that their employees be vaccinated in order to return to work? and (2) can employers offer incentives to encourage employees to receive the vaccine? The federal Equal Employment Opportunity […]

(Click here for printable PDF)   On December 31, 2020, the Family’s First Coronavirus Response Act’s (“FFCRA”) requirement that employers provide paid leave for COVID-19 related reasons officially expired. However, in the latest stimulus bill passed under the new Biden Administration, the FFCRA paid leave was further extended (until September 2021) and even expanded in […]

(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 […]