When Gov. Phil Murphy shared his plans to reopen the state, New Jersey workers wondered what it would mean for their jobs.
While essential workers have been on the job throughout the coronavirus crisis, non-essential businesses have been closed. Some have had employees working at home, while others used furloughs and layoffs.
So if your boss calls and says it’s time to come back to work, what happens if you don’t want to go?
Alex Lee, a Business/Corporate and Employment attorney with Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick, addresses the following:
- Can I get unemployment?
- Workplace safety concerns.
- What if my employer fights my applications?
- What proof do I need?
- Clawbacks and fraud.