After a year of economic turbulence throughout New Jersey, the state is stepping away from its normally rational approach to paid leave policy. State lawmakers are considering a new paid sick leave bill, Senate Bill 3827, that would create redundant benefits to which employees already have access while placing the unfunded costs of this unnecessary mandate directly on New Jersey businesses. By Aliya Robinson, senior vice president of retirement and compensation policy at The ERISA Industry Committee.

Timing is everything, the saying goes. At Overlook Medical Center, the timing of recent events coinciding with a plan to transform the facility opened the window for hospital leaders to be better prepared for health care in a post-COVID world.

Hanna heads to Conner Strong & Beckelew as VP

There’s a pandemic within the COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey and across the nation, writes Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Robert Garrett in this week's issue of NJBIZ, a record increase in fatal overdoses and a growing number of people struggling with mental illness and addiction. As health care providers, we need to approach this crisis with urgency and commit to expanding access to care, better coordinating care and innovating treatment.

Together Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health continue to expand exceptional cancer care and research with the recent groundbreaking of the 510,000-square-foot, 12-floor Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, the state’s first freestanding cancer hospital. By, Dr. Steven K. Libutti.

According to Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield Campus President Shawn Alexander, skilled trades can positively shape a post-pandemic workforce.

The concept of aging positively means knowing that you, your family and your wealth is protected. It refers to the idea that seniors should be able to enjoy their golden years without the worries and concerns that often come with aging. By Curcio Mirzaian Sirot LLC partner Jason E. Marx.

In August, we'll will shine a light on the heroes around us in 12 categories of recognition when we celebrate this year's annual awards event. Click through to meet the honorees!

On June 17, The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the ACA in California v. Texas. The Court’s 7-2 decision concluded that the plaintiffs did not have standing to litigate the constitutionality of the law. In this week's Closing Entry, Corporate Synergies General Counsel and Senior Vice President Daniel Kuperstein writes about what that means for employers.

The number of solar, wind and other clean energy projects is rising across the state, but weaknesses in existing utility grid connections could crimp New Jersey’s ability to utilize renewable, or green power.

Facing resistance to his original $2.25 trillion infrastructure proposal, President Joe Biden appears to be closer to achieving a bipartisan compromise on a less-costly $1.2 trillion deal. While lopping nearly 50% off the total funding, the wide-ranging proposal still directs federal money to clean transportation and clean energy initiatives, in addition to lead pipe replacement and other cleanup efforts that a June 24 White House news release says will create more union and other jobs. If it passes, New Jersey could benefit, according to some insiders.

The relentless rise of e-commerce — spurred in part by widespread COVID-19 lockdowns — has been a bonanza for New Jersey, thanks to demand for warehousing space and so-called last-mile delivery services. But at the same time, energy prices have hit a gusher, leading to concerns about a stall in the demand for New Jersey’s warehousing and distribution services.