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Governor Murphy has just announced a new executive order that would shut down many parts of the construction industry. Pursuant to his Executive Order, all non essential construction must cease indefinitely by 8:00 p.m on Friday.

President Trump recently signed a new law expanding family and medical leave for certain employers with fewer than 500 employees. In addition to providing additional paid family leave to employees, the law provides that employers MUST provide notice of these changes ...

The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has released guidance for construction employers, employees and contractors on coronavirus exposure prevention, preparedness and response.

DCA has just released clarification to municipal building code departments regarding their continued operation. Local Enforcing Agencies (LEAs) cannot restrict code officials from performing their obligations under the Uniform Construction Code and are urged to remain flexible and use electronic ...

Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 107 which orders NJ residents to remain at home, orders all non-essential brick and mortar retail businesses to close and sets parameters for other industries including the construction industry.

NJBA Elected Officers and General Counsel have agreed that the NJBA Board of Directors meeting will be temporarily delayed as we continue to monitor and assess this crisis. All business associated with this meeting, including the election and installation of ...

NJBA staff began working remotely today, March 16, after President Trump declared a national emergency in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The association is fully functioning and operational, and NJBA staff is working and accessible even though the physical ...