CDC issues mandate on wearing of face masks while on conveyances and at transportation hubs

Many of the nation’s employers and employees will be impacted by a recent mask mandate promulgated by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This national Order will establish a uniform science and medical evidence strategy to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV2 (coronavirus) and the emerging spread of variants of the disease.

Premises Rule Sustained: Shared Parking Lot Injury Held Non-Compensable

Petitioner Diane Lapsley appealed from an order of a judge of compensation concluding that injuries she sustained in a February 3, 2014 accident arose out of and in the course of her employment as a Sparta Township librarian pursuant to the Workers' Compensation Act (the Act), N.J.S.A. 34:15-1 to -146. 

OSHA Issues Biden-Harris Administration Guidance to Protect Workers from COVID-19

Today, OSHA issued the long-anticipated Biden-Harris Administration guidance to protect workers from COVID-19. The action is consistent with President Biden's recently issued Executive Order to protect workers and ensure a safer workplace environment.

Is Workers’ Compensation Prepared for Domestic Terrorism?

The nation’s workers’ compensation system may be facing a new challenge, domestic terrorism. The National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)  issued a bulletin effective January 27, 2021, alerting the nation to a high threat environment.  The Department of Homeland Security alert extends through April 30, 2021.

CDC Is Seeking Occupational Health Partners to Vaccinate

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking the participation of occupational health partners to vaccinate essential workers. This action will encourage employers and workers’ compensation insurance companies to assist in vaccinating essential workers.

"Made in America" Will Impact Workers' Compensation Nationally

Today, President Biden signed the Executive order, Made in America.”  The effort to move manufacturing jobs back to the United States will have a major impact going forward for the entire workers' compensation system. This initiative will expand the workforce and expand the potential of a major increase in workers' compensation benefits through increased wages/rates and premiums paid for coverage and all related cottage industries involved in the social insurance program.

OSHA: Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety

Within hours of his inauguration, President Biden moved swiftly to direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to promulgate an emergency standard to protect workers from COVID-19. The President signed an Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety on January 21, 2021.