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ARTICLE · 02 NOVEMBER 2020

New Jersey Governor Issues New COVID-19 Mitigation Protocols

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Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 192 ("EO 192"), creating additional COVID-19 mitigation protocols for New Jersey employers that will be effective on...

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Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 192 ("EO 192"), creating additional COVID-19 mitigation protocols for New Jersey employers that will be effective on November 5, 2020 at 6:00 am. These new requirements are largely based on existing the United States Centers for Disease Control ("CDC") guidance for employers, although there are some new measures contained in EO 192 discussed below. Importantly, the mitigation measures contained in EO 192 are mandatory, and non-compliance carries potentially significant consequences.

EO 192 applies to all New Jersey "employers," defined as "every business, non-profit, and governmental or educational entity." Here is a summary of the Order's key provisions:

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