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Court Rejects Attempt to Bypass Workers’ Comp Exclusivity By Alleging Intentional Act

It is well established that employees who are injured on the job in New Jersey are barred from filing a personal injury lawsuit against their employer or a co-worker. In Read More

OSHA Settlement Highlights Dangers Faced by NJ Retail Warehouse Employees

Online commerce and big-box stores depend on warehouses around the country that store and ship merchandise. Many of these facilities are located in New Jersey, where workers do their jobs Read More

State Supreme Court Case Involves Intentional Wrong Exception to Workers’ Compensation Law

Typically, employees cannot recover personal injury damages from their employers if they are injured on the job. Workers’ compensation is designed to be the exclusive remedy for these situations, providing Read More

New Jersey Considering Change to Independent Contractor Analysis in Workers’ Comp Cases

One frequently contested issue in workers’ compensation cases is whether an injured claimant is covered as an employee, or not covered because they’re an independent contractor. This distinction could make Read More

NJ Legislators Seek to Challenge Mandatory Arbitration Clauses in Rideshare Service Agreements

Most of us are so used to apps and online services that we agree to their terms and conditions without even thinking about it. Living in a fast-paced world, we’re Read More

When Are Vehicle Accidents Traveling to and from Your Job Covered by Workers’ Compensation?

Under New Jersey law, employees who suffer an injury or contract an illness in the course of their job duties should receive workers’ compensation benefits, which include reimbursement for medical Read More

Change in State Law Requires Workers’ Compensation for Domestic Workers

Most New Jersey employees are entitled to workers’ compensation coverage that reimburses them for medical expenses incurred as a result of on-the-job injuries and replaces some of their lost wages. Read More

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