New Jersey Governor Murphy Orders New COVID-19 Workplace Protocols

In an effort to combat the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, on October 28, 2020 Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 192 (the "Order"), mandating health and safety standards to protect New Jersey's workers during the pandemic. Effective November 5, 2020, the Order requires every business, non-profit and governmental or educational entity to implement certain protocols to protect employees, customers, and all others who come into physical contact with its operations. Key takeaways are summarized below.

Protocol Requirements

• Individuals at the worksite must maintain at least six feet of distance from one another to the maximum extent possible. If six feet of distance is not feasible, employers must ensure that each employee wears a mask and physical barriers are installed between workstations wherever possible.