The New Jersey Division of Worker's Compensation has announced the calculations for the rates of compensation in 2022. The minimum rate of compensation will be $284 per week and the maximum rate $1,065 per week. It is based upon the state average weekly wage for the prior year.
In 2021 the maximum rate was $969 and the minimum rate was $258. per week. The rate promulgation requires publication in the NJ Register and formal adoption. That is anticipated before the end of this year.
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