Thomas F Doherty

Thomas F Doherty

July 28, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

What Does OSHA Require When the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Does Not Apply?

OSHA's updated guidance and latest recommendations on steps that employers and workers can take to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

By Tiffany R. Hubbard, Katerina R. Mantell and Thomas F. Doherty

9 minute read

July 16, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Can I Make My Employees Get Vaccinated Yet?

While litigation over the issue may continue over the next few years, the legal answer seems to be shaping up as "yes."

By Hugh F. Murray III and Thomas F. Doherty

7 minute read

September 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Court Invalidates Some FFCRA Regulations, DOL 'Fixes' Them

Employers looking to comply with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) have had a wild ride during the past several weeks. First, a federal judge invalidated several parts of the Dep't of Labor's regulations related to the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, which are critical components of the FFCRA. Then, the DOL issued new emergency regulations to address the issues raised by the court.

By Hugh F. Murray III and Thomas F. Doherty

12 minute read

April 04, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

Revisiting the Purpose of LAD Section 12(l)

An argument for a close examination of the legislative history behind Section 12(l) of the N.J. Law Against Discrimination, and relevant case law, to see whether Section 12(l) was truly intended to cover discrimination claims by independent contractors and disputes over the termination of other business and private contracts.

By Thomas F. Doherty and Christopher S. Mayer

8 minute read