OSHA Regulations Regarding Eye and Face Protection
Employers who don’t follow the guidelines of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for employee protection may be liable for severe penalties and subject to workers’ compensation lawsuits. Workers in hazardous environments are required to wear appropriate eye and … Continue reading
Posted in: Workers Compensation |November 25, 2011 , |
What Kinds of Businesses Are Required to Have New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Although non-governmental employers in the state of New Jersey are technically allowed to opt out of workers’ compensation insurance coverage, some employers are required to have it. In this article, New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyer Dan Matrafajlo will explain what … Continue reading
Posted in: Workers Compensation |July 8, 2011 , |
What Kind of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Are Employers Required to Have?
New Jersey employers are mandated by the law to get approval for workers’ compensation insurance coverage or to self-insure for their employers who are not covered by federal programs. Even if the employer is out-of-state or incorporated elsewhere, it must … Continue reading
Posted in: Workers Compensation |July 6, 2011 , |
What Is the Definition of “Employee” for New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Purposes?
If you are a worker in New Jersey, you may be wondering whether or not you qualify as an “employee” for New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits: if you are, then your employer must provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for you. … Continue reading
Posted in: Workers Compensation |July 4, 2011 , |
What Happens When an Employer Fails to Insure for Workers’ Compensation?
New Jersey law requires all employers in New Jersey, except for public employers and employers of domestic workers, to provide workers’ compensation benefits, either through an insurance policy or through a state-approved self-insurance plan. Failure to do so can carry … Continue reading
Posted in: Workers Compensation |July 1, 2011 , |
Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) Benefits in New Jersey
If you’ve been injured on the job and cannot work as a result of your injury, you may wonder if it’s possible to receive temporary disability benefits in addition to the standard New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits. In this article, … Continue reading
Posted in: Workers Compensation |June 29, 2011 , |
Does New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation Program Provide Cost of Living Increases?
Not for workers whose injury occurred after January 1, 1980. In 1980, New Jersey’s workers’ compensation law was modified to provide supplemental benefits to workers who are totally and permanently disabled from an injury prior to this date. These supplemental … Continue reading
Posted in: Workers Compensation |June 27, 2011 , |
Does an Employer Need to Report a New Jersey Work Injury to the State?
In most cases, no. If your employer has New Jersey workers’ compensation insurance, he or she will report the injury to the insurer. The insurer will pass along the information to the Compensation Rating & Inspection Bureau, who will in … Continue reading
Posted in: Workers Compensation |June 24, 2011 , |
What If I Get Money From a Third Party for My New Jersey Work Injury?
New Jersey’s workers’ compensation law is designed to prevent a worker from receiving payments multiple times for the same injury. For this reason, your employer or insurance carrier is allowed to receive credit for any money you recovered from a … Continue reading
Posted in: Workers Compensation |June 22, 2011 , |
Can an Employer Discontinue Health Insurance Coverage Because of a New Jersey Workplace Injury?
If you have been temporarily disabled due to a job injury in New Jersey, you may be eligible for certain compensation by your employer’s insurance carrier. This compensation will pay for the costs of your medical treatment and a portion … Continue reading
Posted in: Workers Compensation |June 17, 2011 , |
