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31 Aug, 2025 Frank Ferreri

                               

New York’s Exclusivity Doctrine (09/01/25)

Pennsylvania's Exclusivity Rule (08/31/25)

New Jersey's Exclusive Remedy Provision (08/17/25)

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New York’s Exclusivity Doctrine

State Snapshot BASIC RULE  Workers' compensation is the sole remedy for employees who suffer injuries or illnesses that arise out of and in the course of employment. N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 29(6).  This means […]
Pennsylvania’s Exclusivity Rule

State Snapshot BASIC RULE  Worker’s compensation is the sole remedy for employees who suffer injuries in the course of employment. 77 P.S. § 481(a).  This means that the employee (or, if he dies, his dependents) […]
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law Reference Chart for Adjusters, Produced by AI

Legal Foundation Coverage & Eligibility Category Details Who is Covered Most employees, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers Exclusions Independent contractors, casual employees, certain agricultural/domestic workers Notice Requirement Injury must be reported to employer within […]

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  • Frank Ferreri

    Frank Ferreri, M.A., J.D. covers workers' compensation legal issues. He has published books, articles, and other material on multiple areas of employment, insurance, and disability law. Frank received his master's degree from the University of South Florida and juris doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Frank encourages everyone to consider helping out the Kind Souls Foundation and Kids' Chance of America.

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New York’s Exclusivity Doctrine

State Snapshot BASIC RULE  Workers' compensation is the sole remedy for employees who suffer injuries or illnesses that arise out of and in the course of employment. N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 29(6).  This means […]
Pennsylvania’s Exclusivity Rule

State Snapshot BASIC RULE  Worker’s compensation is the sole remedy for employees who suffer injuries in the course of employment. 77 P.S. § 481(a).  This means that the employee (or, if he dies, his dependents) […]
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law Reference Chart for Adjusters, Produced by AI

Legal Foundation Coverage & Eligibility Category Details Who is Covered Most employees, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers Exclusions Independent contractors, casual employees, certain agricultural/domestic workers Notice Requirement Injury must be reported to employer within […]
New Hampshire Workers’ Compensation Reference Chart for Adjusters, Produced by AI

Coverage Requirements All employers with one or more employees must carry workers' compensation insurance. Sole proprietors and partners may opt in. Independent contractors are excluded unless misclassified. Employers must post Form WCP-1 visibly at the […]
Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Reference Chart for Adjusters, Produced by AI

Coverage Requirements All employers must carry workers' compensation insurance for employees, including part-time and seasonal workers. Sole proprietors, partners, and LLC members may opt out. Corporate officers with ≥25% ownership may file Form 153 to […]
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Adjuster EssentialsCore BenefitsClaims HandlingLegal ProcessesCompliance & PenaltiesResources Adjuster Essentials Core Benefits Overview Benefit Type Details Medical Benefits Covers all necessary and reasonable treatment. No co-pays or deductibles Temporary Total Disability (TTD) 2/3 of average weekly […]