Experts during an NJBIZ Discrimination in the Workplace panel discussion hosted June 29, said the shift back to the office is a tricky one.

City officials said the plan - which will contribute more than $8 million of the $177 million it's getting from the Biden administration under the American Rescue Plan - would hone in on job growth, so-called “equitable development,” small business growth, and neighborhood revitalization.

A  Superior Court judge ruled that the owners of a Ridgewood restaurant could proceed with litigation against their landlords, who they sued on grounds that they shouldn’t have to pay rent for the months of business they lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. And according to the plaintiff’s attorney, how the case shakes out could have far-reaching effects on the rights of similar operators.

Applications for Sustain and Serve NJ, under which nonprofits throughout New Jersey have used $14 million in state subsidies to purchase 1.5 million meals from 340 restaurants to go toward residents in need, will be available online between June 28 and July 18.

Formally called “New Jersey Pay It Forward,” the initiative aims to prepare New Jerseyans for careers and jobs coming out of the 15-month COVID-19 pandemic.

The offices of U.S. Sens. Robert Menendez and Cory Booker said RWJBarnabas Health is slated to get $26.3 million from FEMA, while Hackensack Meridian Health will receive $11.5 million.

The New Jersey Business Action Center is offering assistance to employers in the form of a six-part series featuring Resources for Nonprofits; Government Procurement: Making Government Your Customer; Technical Assistance Opportunities; Financial Resources; COVID Safety in the Workplace & NJDOL Resources; and Lesser-Known Resources Provided by the Government.

When indoor dining was limited to 25% capacity during the cooler months many switched to offering outdoor dining and services. But because of colder weather they shelled out thousands of dollars on tents, snow removal, igloos and space heaters.

Criminal proceedings will be the priority, with cases that involve detained defendants continuing to receive the highest preference. Civil cases that are urgent - such as those that involve a plaintiff with a limited life expectancy - will also be prioritized.

Practically all new cases and hospitalizations of the virus, the governor said Monday, are among people who have not gotten the vaccine.

Under the legislation, employees would be entitled to up to two weeks to self-quarantine if they are experiencing symptoms, if they are awaiting test results, or caring for a sick family member or child.

The diagnostic, which assesses the potential severity of the virus in individuals, improves prevention and management capabilities for employers, governments and public health decision makers.