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FAQ Category: Workers’ Compensation

By accepting workers’ compensation benefits, you have agreed to not sue your employer for causing your injury. But, if your employer’s egregious conduct caused your injury, you might have a claim. There may also be others who can be held liable for your injuries. New Jersey law says that employers…

Termination of employment is not legal. Employees in New Jersey have rights against retaliation for seeking workers’ compensation benefits. If you believe you were terminated in retaliation for claiming workers’ compensation benefits or because of your disability, you may file a complaint against your former employer with the NJ Division of…

Disputes about workers’ compensation claims are not uncommon. Your employer has incentive to dispute your claim for benefits. Employers pay for workers’ compensation claims through insurance policies. Payouts result in higher premiums. So, a smaller payout is less expensive for your employer in the long run. Sometimes, an employer will…

New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits include repayment of medical expenses, payments to cover a portion of lost wages or salary or a death benefit to immediate family members of a worker who dies from a job-related accident, injury or illness. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance program. An injured worker…

All New Jersey employers are required to carry an insurance policy that provides workers’ compensation benefits or to have an approved self-insurance plan. Your employer should prominently display proof of workers’ compensation insurance coverage somewhere in the workplace. It is often displayed in the human resources office. You can also obtain…

Most people who are employed in New Jersey are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, which pays benefits for job-related injuries, illnesses or death. But obtaining workers’ compensation can be a complicated process. An employee or a deceased worker’s dependents are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits for an employment-related injury or a…