NJDOH Isolation and Quarantine Guidance for Non-Healthcare Settings added 1/13/22

Updated PPP User Manual added 1/11/21
(National Restaurant Association)

OUTDOOR/INDOOR DINING
Guidelines, Resources & Posters

NEWS RELEASE: June, 10, 2020 - NJLBA Urges Governor to Consider Immediate Re-Opening Indoor Dining Plan for Bars, Taverns and Restaurants 

• EXECUTIVE ORDER 242
  Governor Murphy Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate, Removes Social Distancing Requirements and Gathering Limits Among Others – Changes Effective in Two Phases – On Friday, May 28 and Friday, June 4
  Governors's Press Release added 5/24/21
  

• EXECUTIVE ORDER 241
  Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Eliminating Mask Requirement in Outdoor Public Spaces
  Governors's Press Release added 5/18/21
  

• EXECUTIVE ORDER 238
  With COVID-19 Numbers Trending Decisively in the Right Direction, Governor Murphy Announces Additional Easing of Restrictions
  Governors's Press Release added 5/1/21
  
  
• NJ DOH UPDATES ON INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING - APRIL 1, 2021
  - Indoor Dining Health & Safety Standards
  - Outdoor Dining Health & Safety Standards
  
  
• EXECUTIVE ORDER 230
  Governor Murphy Announces Increased Capacity Limits for Indoor Businesses (Restauranr and Bars to 50% Capacity) and Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings.
  Governors's Press Release added 3/11/21
  
  
• EXECUTIVE ORDER 230
  Governor Murphy Announces Increased Capacity Limits for Indoor Businesses (Restauranr and Bars to 50% Capacity) and Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings.
  Governors's Press Release added 3/11/21
  
  
• EXECUTIVE ORDER 219
  Indoor Capacity Limits Increase to 35 Percent and Indoor Dining Curfew Lifted as of 8:00 am Friday, February 5th, 2021.
  Governors's Press Release added 2/3/21

• SPECIAL RULING Granting Relaxation of Rules for Display of Package Goods in Bars added 1/14/21

• AN 2020-10 – ADVISORY NOTICE to the Industry Regarding Executive Order Nos. 194 and 195 and New Mitigation Measures for Indoor and Outdoor Dining added 12/22

• NJDOH INDOOR DINING UPDATE added 12/18/20
  Health and Safety Standards for Indoor Dining Pursuant to Executive Order Nos. 183 and 194
  
  
• REVISED NJDOH GUIDANCE added 11/13/20
  - Guidance Documents: Indoor | Outdoor
  - Directives: Indoor | Outdoor
  
  
• EXECUTIVE ORDER 194
  Includes new COVID-19 mitigation measures. The measures include restrictions on seating and hours for restaurants, bars, clubs, and lounges, and prohibition of interstate indoor K-12 and youth sports. Governors's Press Release added 11/10/20
  
  
• EXECUTIVE ORDER 192
  Workplace Health and Safety Standards to Cover All NJ Workers added 10/28/20
  
  
• EXECUTIVE ORDER 183
  Governor Announces Indoor Dining
  at 25% Capacity added 9/1/20
  • Health and Safety Standards for Indoor Dining Pursant to E.O. 183 added 9/1/20
  • DOH Executive Directive 20-019 added 9/1/20
  • Cleaning & Disinfecting Log Template
    added 9/3/20
    
    
• EXECUTIVE ORDER 173
  Governor Announces Decreased Indoor Gathering Capacity Limit added 8/6/20
  
  
• EXECUTIVE ORDER 171
  Extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended on April 7, May 6, June 4, and July 2. added 8/6/20
  
  
• EXECUTIVE ORDER 163
  Allows outdoor dining with 50% wall open space. added 7/9/20
  
  
• EXECUTIVE ORDER 156
  Allows social gatherings of 250 people added 7/9/20
  
  
• NJDOH Executive Directive No. 20-019
  (DINING GUIDANCE)
  COVID-19 Protocols for Food or Beverage Establishments Offering Service in Outdoor and Indoor areas pursuant to Executive Orders Nos. 150 and 150 added 6/26/20
  
  
• RELEASE (6/26/20): Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Establishing Rules for Indoor Dining, Indoor Recreational Facilities, and Individualized Instruction at Gyms and Fitness Centers - Order Includes COVID-19 Rules Across Businesses in Retail, Dining, and Recreation Sectors
  
  
• RELEASE (6/3/20): Governor Murphy Announces Outdoor Dining Protocols and Process to Expand Premises for Liquor License Holders
  
  
• SafeServ Coronavirus Tips for Restaurants
• FDA Best Practices for Re-Opening Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Food Safety Checklist
• FDA Use of Respirators, Facemasks, and Cloth Face Coverings in the Food and Agriculture Sector During COVID-19 Pandemic
• FDA Infographic: Summary of Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• FDA Infographic: Best Practices for Re-Opening Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• FDA Fact Sheet: Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• CDC Guidance: Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
• CDC Guidance: Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Places, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools and Homes
• CDC Poster: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
• CDC Poster: How to Wear and Remove Face Masks
• CDC Poster: Hand Washing (woman) Eng.
• CDC Poster: Hand Washing (woman) Esp.
• CDC Poster: Hand Washing (man) Eng.
• CDC Poster: Hand Washing (man) Esp.
• CDC Poster: Stop the Spread of Germs
• CDC Poster: How to Protect Yourself and Others
• CDC Poster: Employees: Do Not Enter when Sick!
• CDC Poster: Stay Home when You are Sick! Eng.
• CDC Poster: Stay Home when You are Sick! Esp.

• NJ ABC
  • Special Ruling Amending and Superseding 2020-07, SR 2020-11 and Approving The Industry Credit Regulation added 7/4/20
    • ABC Director's Letter Approving the Industry Credit Resolution Including Schedule for July and August added 7/4/20
  • SR 2020-07 – ABC Special Ruling Amending SR 2020-02 and Granting Further Extension of Credit added 7/3/20
  • AO 2020-02 – Order Authorizing Extension of 2019-2020 Municipal and State Licenses and Permits through Wednesday, September 30, 2020 added 4/14/20
  • SR 2020-02 – ABC Notice to Industry on the Relaxation of Certain Regulatory Requirements. Affecting Wholesalers and Retailers Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic added 4/7/20
  • AO 2020-01 – Order Authorizing Extension of Certain Permits During State of Emergency added 4/2/20
  • AN 2020-03 – Advisory Notice to Industry Interests Operating During COVID-19 Emergency added 3/30/20
  • SR 2020-01 – Special Ruling Granting the Relaxation of Schedule A, Paragraph 2C) of the Special Ruling Authorizing Certain Activities by Holders of Limited Brewery Licenses added 3/30/20
    
    
• NJ Office of the Governor
  • EXECUTIVE ORDER 192
    Workplace Health and Safety Standards to Cover All NJ Workers added 10/28/20
  • EXECUTIVE ORDER 173
    Governor Anounces Decreased Indoor Gathering Capacity Limit added 8/6/20
  • EXECUTIVE ORDER 171
    Extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended on April 7, May 6, June 4, and July 2. added 8/6/20
  • EXECUTIVE ORDER 163
    Allows outdoor dining with 50% wall open space. added 7/9/20
  • EXECUTIVE ORDER 156
    Allows social gatherings of 250 people
    added 7/9/20
  • COMPLETE LIST of Governor Murphy's EXECUTIVE ORDERS added 5/22/20
  • RELEASE (6/26): Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Establishing Rules for Indoor Dining, Indoor Recreational Facilities, and Individualized Instruction at Gyms and Fitness Centers - Order Includes COVID-19 Rules Across Businesses in Retail, Dining, and Recreation Sectors
    
  • RELEASE (6/3): Governor Murphy Announces Outdoor Dining Protocols and Process to Expand Premises for Liquor License Holders
  • RELEASE (5/15): Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Authorizing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages by Certain License and Permit Holders for Takeout and Delivery
  • NJ COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal
  • Executive Order 108 issued 3/21/20
  • Executive Order 107 issued 3/21/20
  • Executive Order 104 issued 3/16/20
  • Governor Murphy Announces Aggressive Social Distancing Measures to Mitigate Further Spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey 3/16/20
  • Executive Order Achive Bank
  • State of NJ Home Page

• SafeServ Coronavirus Resources
  • English added 5/5/20
  • Spanish added 5/5/20
  • ServSafe Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Sanitizing added 5/1

• US Chamber of Commerce
  • Coronavirus Emergency Loans
    Small Business Guide & Checklist added 3/28/20

• US Department of Treasury
  • Paycheck Protection Program - Assistance for Small Business Links added 4/3

• Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act Summary

• Notice to Licensees Regarding Home Deliveries and Transit Insignias
  

• NJ Department of Health
  • NJDOH Executive Directive No. 20-019
    (Dining Guidance) COVID-19 Protocols for Food or Beverage Establishments Offering Service in Outdoor and Indoor areas pursuant to Executive Orders Nos. 150 and 150 added 6/26/20
    
    
• Unemployment Information for Employers
  
  • NJDOL and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employers and Businesses Should Know
    
    
• Unemployment Information for Employees
  • FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions During the Coronavirus Emergency added 4/8/20
  • NJDOL Benefits and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employees Should Know
  • Unemployment Scenarios updated 4/1/20
    English I Espanol
    

• Unemployment Insurance Provisions in the CARES Act
  
• Fact Sheet added 4/1/20
  
  
• US Department of Labor
  
  • News Release: U.S. Department Of The Treasury, IRS And The U.S. Department Of Labor Announce Plan To Implement Coronavirus-Related Paid Leave For Workers And Tax Credits For Small And Midsize Businesses To Swiftly Recover The Cost Of Providing Coronavirus-Related Leave

• NJ Chamber of Commerce News for Businesses
  • Latest Coronavirus News for New Jersey Businesses

• Small Business Association - SBA
  
  • NJ 16349 - SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to New Jersey Small Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus
    
    
• Congress - Bills
  • 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act
    
  • 6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
    
    
• Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation
  • Resources for Restaurants and Workers Coping with the COVID-19 Emergency
    
    
• Children of Restaurant Employees Assistance
  
  
• Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
  

William G. Wellhofer Scholarship Foundation Employee Assistance Grant
First Round Applications MUST be Received by May 5, 2020