Coronavirus Updates

On May 24, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 242 (“EO”) eliminating the mask mandate for “indoor public spaces” in certain areas, effective Friday, May 28, 2021. The EO provides that individuals in “indoor public spaces” are not required to wear masks regardless of...

On May 13, 2021, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommended the relaxation of mask requirements for anyone who has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. States where indoor and outdoor masks are mandated must decide whether to follow the latest recommendations from the CDC. NJ CAR recommends that dealerships MAINTAIN THE...

New Jersey is turning the tide in the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus and dealers applaud the ongoing efforts to roll back pandemic-related restrictions and move the State closer to a post-pandemic “normal”. With a significant increase in the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations and a sustained...

As the production and distribution of the three currently approved COVID vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Janssen/ Johnson & Johnson) continues to improve and the pace of individuals being vaccinated increases, President Biden is expected to soon announce that ALL U.S. adults will be eligible for vaccinations by April 19, 2021. Governor...

A lot has changed since the Coalition last held a webinar discussing the NJ CAR Clean Program. The Coalition held an update webinar on April 6 that touched on the following: Updated State and federal guidelines and regulations OSHA enforcement and investigations Handling formal complaints Written COVID protection programs/policies Streamlining...

Effective Monday, March 29, 2021, additional individuals who live, work, or are educated in New Jersey are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. While dealership personnel are still not specifically identified as eligible, some employees may fit into one or more eligible categories. The new categories include essential workers...