As Delaware operates in Phase 2 of its economic reopening, the following are general guidelines applicable to offices which are not otherwise subject to industry-specific guidance. The following applies as of June 15, 2020, the date that Delaware began Phase 2 of its economic reopening, as more fully set forth in the Twenty-First Modification of
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NYC Offices Permitted To Open With Restrictions
On Monday, June 22nd, New York City –reopened to Phase Two businesses – including offices (including law firms, real estate and many other professional services). New York City is the final region in New York State to have entered this phase which comes three months after the closure of all non-essential businesses under…
Maryland Offices are Permitted to be Open with Restrictions
Although a few counties and cities of Maryland continue to impose additional restrictions, Maryland, including Baltimore City, has lifted its stay-at-home order and is proceeding with its three stages of reopening as outlined in Maryland Strong: A Road to Recovery. Nevertheless, Maryland encourages those employees who are able to work at home to continue…
New Jersey Offices are Permitted to be Open with Restrictions
On March 21, 2020, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 107 directing that businesses, including commercial and professional offices, must accommodate their workforce, wherever practical, for telework or work-from-home arrangements. To the extent employees are unable to perform their jobs via work-from-home arrangements, businesses are required to use best efforts to reduce on-site staff to the…