As COVID-19 numbers have unfortunately began to rise again across New Jersey, Governor Murphy has signed an Executive Order 192 that requires employers to follow specific requirements during the pandemic.
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to overwhelm New Jersey with positive cases and its highest single-day increase in COVID-19 deaths, Gov. Phil Murphy issued four new executive orders this week. Murphy said the declaration of a public health emergency for New Jersey will be extended by 30 days and all state and county parks are Read more about Coronavirus Update: NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Issues 4 New Executive Orders this Week[…]
New Jersey has enacted a new legislation that will affect all entrepreneurs. Earlier this year, we reported on 3 Bills to Shake Up New Jersey Employment Law and noted that all New Jersey employers should therefore be aware of the key aspects of the Bills and their potential implications should the Bills ultimately be enforced. Another Read more about NJ Paid Sick Leave Law Goes Into Effect[…]
The McHattie Law Firm is proud to announce that Winifred Campbell, Esq. has been named to the 2017 Super Lawyers New Jersey Rising Stars list. This designation recognizes Ms. Campbell’s success in business litigation and this marks her second consecutive year on this prestigious list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Read more about Winifred Campbell named NJ Rising Star by Super Lawyers[…]
As flu season rolls through and allergy season commences, it is pretty much inevitable that workers will need some time off to address their health or their family’s health issues. While most employers do in fact give employees some paid time off each year to be used for sick leave, in many places, the law Read more about Morristown Employers: Are You Complying with the New Paid Sick Leave Ordinance?[…]
Are you considering hiring independent contractors? While there are financial advantages to doing so, such as reduced payroll costs and flexibility in staffing, there are risks, particularly with regard to your business’ proprietary information. In order to avoid or minimize these risks and protect your assets, you should draw up a comprehensive independent contractor agreement Read more about The ABCs of Independent Contractor Agreements[…]
Technology changes the way we do business. These days, most businesses have moved from paper files to paperless offices. Rather than sending correspondence to business partners, we “pdf” documents and email them. The newest trend is the move from internal email communications to messaging. Messaging is used to communicate among staff members, and between management Read more about The Newest Trend In Business Communications: Messaging[…]
A copyright is generally owned by the creator of a work. If you write it, you own it. However, there is an exception to the rule. Under the “work for hire” doctrine, any work prepared by an employee within the scope of his or her employment belongs to the employer who commissioned it. For example, Read more about Protect Your Interests With A Work-For-Hire Agreement[…]
The term “intellectual property” refers to intangible property such as art, music, literature, movies, inventions, designs, slogans and logos. Under IP law, you have the exclusive right to use or reproduce your work. In some cases, you may wish to allow others to use it. In order to maintain control over and protect your intellectual Read more about The Importance of IP for Startups: Licensing Agreements[…]
As your company grows, pitching the business becomes progressively important. Seeking investors, new clients, or even new personnel, an owner must frequently reveal details about the business to others. Idea theft is an ongoing worry for many of these owners who see themselves as having a gain by being at the head of the market. Read more about Three Steps Businesses Can Take to Protect Their Ideas[…]