So sorry to hear about your colleague. Wishing him or her a speedy recovery. And thank you for all that you are doing. To answer your question,...

And is there new guidelines under the care act that would cover employees who had to quit there job?

In addition to the partial unemployment benefits my colleague described, you are entitled to use New Jersey paid sick leave if you cannot work...

If you are not a health care worker or emergency responder and your employer has less than 500 employees, then it is required to provide you with...

Can retaliation be shown from harsher treatment for a minor infraction compared to other serious infractions?

Yes, this could be evidence of retaliation.

Which option below should I take to receive much needed unemployment ?

Under scenario number 1 you would likely be entitled to unemployment. Under scenario number 2 your employer may contest your unemployment claim,...

Can I be fired for expressing concern about being exposed to an employee who is high risk for covid19 infection?

If your coworker is high risk for Covid 19 infection because he or she was exposed to someone diagnosed with the disease, then he or she should be...

Is is likely that you would be entitled to unemployment benefits if your position is filled when you are ready and able to return to work, as that...

Unemployment eligibility ?

Probably not. However, if your employer has less than 500 employees and you are unable to work because you are under a government quarantine...

Can my employer (a certified home health care agency) force me to see positive Covid 19 patients for physical therapy ?

You may have a whistleblower claim if you refuse to provide physical therapy to COVID-19 positive patients because you reasonably believe doing so...

Health care providers are exempt from the new law that requires certain employers to provide enhanced sick and family leave for certain COVID-19...