Gov. Murphy says businesses, employees and customers can make a pact. What if employees feel unsafe at work? Survival guide to working from home with spouse and kids.

By the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

An intelligence briefing for N.J. Chamber of Commerce members on how coronavirus is impacting your business, the economy and health in New Jersey.  Gov. Murphy Says Business, Employees and Customers Can Make a Pact – When New Jersey fully reopens, there will be standards to keep workers and customers safe, Gov. Murphy announced. They will be known as the “One Jersey Pledge,” which Murphy called “a pact between businesses and consumers, and employers and their employees.” (nj.com)  The Fine Print – For details on the “One Jersey Pledge” and links to signs that can be posted in workplaces and stores.  What if Employees Feel Unsafe at Work? – What if workers do not feel that their employers are making an effort to guard against COVID-19? Under guidelines that the state’s Labor Department unveiled, those workers could quit or refuse work and still qualify for unemployment benefits. But that determination is not easily met. (NJBIZ)  Survival Guide to Working from Home with Spouse and Kids – Working from home every day while your spouse and children are also at home can be a serious test. We asked N.J. Chamber of Commerce members how they are holding up while they are holed up in their homes during the pandemic. It seems the secret sauce is the ability to make the best of the situation, respect your partner’s personal space and take the occasional video conference call from your daughter who is down the hall in the playroom. (NJ ChamberEdge) Buy From New Jersey Businesses – To promote the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Buy NJ’ campaign, put this ‘postcard’ on your website and share it on social media with the hashtags #BuyNJ and #BuyLocalNJ. Get Counted – New Jersey residents can respond to the 2020 Census to ensure the state gets its fair share of federal funding. The Census provides valuable data for businesses, including population trends, growth projections and demographic information. Spread the word! Respond to the Census. N.J. Coronavirus Cases – New Jersey Residents (Source: N.J. Health Department) Total Deaths Reported: 12,443, up from 12,377 yesterday. Total Positive COVID-19 Tests Reported: 165,816, up from 165,346 yesterday. For data on hospitalizations and discharges, click here. Don’t miss information like this Click for EP Blog updates