As we approach the New Year, it’s important to stay informed about changes that may impact your workers’ compensation processes. With the beginning of 2025, there are updates to the statutory maximum ...
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Bill A-2617/S-2998, an amendment to the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law that will require employers to provide a “hiring preference” to any ...
The New Jersey Assembly Labor Committee approved legislation that would exempt some small businesses with no employees from a requirement they obtain workers’ compensation insurance. The committee ...
“This ruling provides much-needed clarity for educators and other frontline workers across New Jersey. It affirms that the statutory presumption enacted to protect essential employees applies as ...
In New Jersey, workers' compensation claims involving preexisting medical conditions present a complex challenge for employers, insurers and legal practitioners alike. As the workforce ages and ...
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced Dec. 29 updated benefit rates and taxable wage bases for 2026, reflecting increases tied to statewide wage growth. The changes ...