A functional capacity examination is a series of tests that are performed, usually by a physical therapy group, to determine your ability to work. They will have you perform various…
You need to immediately advise your employer if your doctor has returned you to work with restrictions. You should obtain a copy of the doctor's work script and furnish it…
An employee is entitled to three basic entitlements under New Jersey Workers’ Compensation law. They are entitled to medical treatment, temporary disability benefits, and if a permanent injury is sustained,…
New Jersey Workers’ Compensation covers all municipal, county, state, and private employees, and certain classes of volunteers, such as firefighters and rescue squad drivers. Postal workers, federal workers, longshoremen, railroad…
Workers’ compensation is a creature of NJ statutory law. It is a no-fault system that was designed to protect the injured worker back when it was passed in 1911. The…
How to Handle False Readings on Work-Mandated COVID Tests Did you know that up to one-third of all COVID-19 tests may actually be inaccurate? This is concerning news for anyone…
How Health Care Workers Stay Safe During the Pandemic Doctors, nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) risk their lives and may infect their families to help COVID-19 patients stay alive.…
Workers' Compensation Cases May Be Delayed During COVID-19 On July 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that workers' compensation courts were closed to the public until further notice due…
Will You Be Told If a Co-Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19? The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a number of issues. As a worker, you might be struggling with…
Industries Most Prone to Pandemic-Related Compensation Claims While many have been able to work from home during the COVID-19 crisis, millions of others have not had that luxury. By the…