By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On December 27, 2020, H.R. 133 (116th), better known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, was signed into law. Included therein, was a key consumer protection law designed to shield patients from receiving unexpected, and often exorbitant, out-of-network medical bills. Effective as of January 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act…
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Check Us Out: Campanella Law Office is on YouTube
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Did you know that Campanella Law Office LLC has its own YouTube channel? Containing a carefully curated playlist of webinars hosted by special guests and strategic partners, our channel recognizes that our clients appreciate the ability to stay informed through a variety of online platforms. Specifically selected by our principal…
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Assembly Bill No. 681: Governor Murphy Expands NJLAD to Fully Prohibit Age Discrimination in the Workplace
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On October 5, 2021, Governor Murphy signed legislation amending portions of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to establish a clear prohibition of ageism in the workplace. Acknowledging that people are living and working longer, and the value of their knowledge and experience, A681 (P.L.2021, c.248) expands protections afforded to…
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Enforcement of OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 Vaccinations is suspended pending Sixth Circuit review
By; Cristina N. Hyde, JD On November 5, 2021, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), published the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) called for in President Biden’s six-pronged, comprehensive national strategy for the continued fight against COVID-19. The ETS establishes COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for private employers with 100 or more employees. …
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How to Avoid Costly Mistakes in Real Estate Transactions Involving Smart Homes
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Smart technology is here to stay and it seems almost everything from lights to dishwashers can be controlled by a phone. Homes are considered “smart” when they include upgraded systems that connect elements such as thermostats, security systems, sound systems and appliances to the internet. Although these systems are designed…
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Courtroom Cue: New Jersey Supreme Court Addresses Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On March 9, 2021, the New Jersey Supreme Court had its first opportunity to consider a pregnancy discrimination matter that was based on the New Jersey Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the “Act”). The Court was asked to consider whether the Act had been violated as a matter of law. After…
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Good News for New Jersey Home Bakers: Cottage food operator regulations take effect just in time for the holiday season
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Two weeks ago, on October 4, 2021, New Jersey home bakers celebrated as the new rules creating a cottage food operator permit went into effect. An attempt to reconcile the right to run a business out of one’s home with important food and safety precautions, the rules establish a regulatory…
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Assembly Bill No. 4205: New Jersey enters into the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On Friday, September 24, 2021, Governor Murphy approved Assembly Bill No. 4205, making New Jersey the 16th state to enter into the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. The Compact provides an avenue for psychological services to be offered across state borders. Designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the in-person, face-to-face…
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President Biden’s national strategy to “vaccinate the unvaccinated” includes new vaccination requirements for health care workers
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last week, Campanella Law Office addressed President Biden’s intention to use regulatory powers to increase the number of American’s subject to vaccine requirements as it related to businesses. However, the President’s six-pronged, comprehensive national strategy to battle COVID-19, also implicates more than 17 million heath care workers throughout the country. In…