Case File Was a deputy's exacerbation of PTSD after shooting someone in the line of duty more like a heart attack or tripping with arthritis? A New Jersey court weighed in on determining "injury" under […]

Case File When a New Jersey worker violated a workplace violence policy and turned his nose up at an IME request, was he able to sue under a common law theory? Simply Research subscribers have […]

What Do You Think? An employer who intentionally harms an employee can end up facing a personal injury lawsuit despite having worker’s compensation coverage. A case involving a steel mill worker in New Jersey who […]

Compliance Corner When it comes to what Garden State employers must report when a worker gets hurt on the job, New Jersey law spells out specific requirements that Simply Research subscribers have access to and […]

State Snapshot BASIC RULE  Worker’s compensation is the sole remedy for employees who suffer injuries that arise out of and in the course of employment. N.J. Rev. Stat. § 34:15-7  This means that the employee […]

What Do You Think? Claims involving occupational diseases often come down to a battle of experts. A dispute involving a long-time custodian, however, shows that a job description can also impact a claimant’s ability to […]

Category Details Governing Law New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act (N.J.S.A. 34:15-1 et seq.) Administering Agency NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development – Division of Workers’ Compensation Waiting Period 7 days; compensation begins on the […]

Case File While workers' compensation law sometimes covers surprising circumstances, a New Jersey case made clear that an inmate's claim about his barbershop job wasn't within the Workers' Compensation Act's reach. Simply Research subscribers have […]