The COVID-19 virus has placed the population in a situation the likes of which we have never seen in our lifetime. It has had an impact on almost every facet of our lives. It has raised, and will continue to raise, the stress levels each of us experience in everyday…
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To our Clients and Friends: Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper continues to monitor developments of the Coronavirus and updates to public health policies and regulations issued by Governor Murphy. The health and safety of our personnel, clients and the public continues to be our priority. All Lindabury offices are taking…
New Jersey Adopts Additional Job Protections for Employees Suffering From the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
On March 19, 2020, Governor Murphy signed a new law that grants immediate protection to employees who have or are likely to have an “infectious disease” caused by “a living organism or other pathogen, including a fungus, bacteria, parasite, protozoan, virus or poison, which may or may not be transmissible from…
The Employer’s Guide to Federal and State Employee Leave Rights and Income Protection for Coronavirus-related Absences
Updated as of April 1, 2020 In recent days employers have been faced with very difficult and unanticipated situations in the workplace. Employee absences from the workplace, whether related to personal or family illness due to the virus, voluntary or involuntary quarantines, fear of contracting the virus, reductions in hours,…
Coparenting Arrangements In The Time of Coronavirus
It goes without saying that the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) is presenting an unsettling and challenging time for individuals across the globe. People are grappling with economic consequences due to employment interruptions and working hard to create a schedule that ensures continuity in their children’s lives. For individuals who are…
Congress Passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Mandates Paid Sick Leave
As the country reels from the coronavirus pandemic, the economic impact on businesses and employees has become painfully evident. Whether due to personal or family illness with the virus, self-isolation, school or business closures, or a downturn in business, employees are expected to be facing extended absences from the…
NJ Leads the Way in Mandating Severance Payments for Laid-off Employees
For nearly two decades New Jersey employers had to comply with the notice requirements of the Federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), 21 U.S.C. 2100 et seq., as well as New Jersey’s similar counterpart, Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act (NJ WARN Act), N.J.S.A. 34:21-2. While…
As Coronavirus Spreads, Some Firms May Struggle to Pivot to Remote Work
Eric Levine, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy co-chair of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, was quoted by Legaltech news, in a recent article concerning the coronavirus’ impact on law firms. Eric says “the firm is proactively reminding the firm’s lawyers and staff to remain vigilant against coronavirus-related phishing emails. “From a…
Lindabury Adds Dehnhard as Partner
Karolina Dehnhard joined Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper PC in Westfield as partner in the firm’s divorce and family law practice, and as managing director of the international law group. In her matrimonial practice, Dehnhard focuses on divorce, prenuptial agreements, child custody, parenting time, alimony, child support, adoption, and domestic…
Lindabury Welcomes New Partner David Tawil
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper is pleased to announce that David R. Tawil has joined the firm as a partner in its Divorce & Family Law practice. He will concentrate on divorce, prenuptial agreements, child custody and support, alimony, and domestic violence issues. Tawil brings extensive experience with New Jersey’s…