12:235-2.1 Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

"Act" means Workers' Compensation Law, N.J.S.A. 34:15-7 et seq.

"Division" means the Division of Workers' Compensation, PO 381, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0381.

"Chief Judge" means the Director/Chief Judge of the Division.

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development or his or her designee.

"Department" means the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

"Director" means Director/Chief Judge of the Division.

"Judge" means Judge of Compensation.

"N.J.A.C." means New Jersey Administrative Code.

"N.J.S.A." means New Jersey Statutes Annotated.

"Respondent," "employer" or "insurance carrier" are used interchangeably.