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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Sweeping Changes to NJ Workers’ Compensation Proposed

The recently published report from Gov. Pat Murphy's transition team calls for sweeping reforms of the state's workers' compensation system. Over the past twelve months both the NJ State Bar Association as well as observers have requested that changes be made to improve efficiency and eliminate delay.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

NJ Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Mandating Review of Medical Marijuana Policy

NJ Governor Phil Murphy today signed an Executive Order directing the New Jersey Department of Health and the Board of Medical Examiners to review the state’s existing medical marijuana program. The goal of the review is to eliminate barriers to access for patients who suffer from illnesses that could be treated with medical marijuana.

Monday, January 22, 2018

NJ Corrections Officers Are Entitled to Supplemental Benefits

NJ Corrections officers and other designated safety officers are now entitled to supplemental payments equating to full salary while on Workers’ Compensation temporary disability benefits. Recent legislation that was effective as of October 17, 2017, requires certain employers to make supplemental payments so that full salary is received by the injured workers.

Friday, January 19, 2018

Business Travel Linked to Sleep Disorders

Employees who travel might be getting than just frequent flier wards when they travel for business. Business travel is hazardous to your health and may lead to serious medical conditions and require treatment and result in permanent disability. Employers and insurance companies should exercise safe protocols to avoid causing harm to their employees resulting in mental health issues, including alcoholism and depression.

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Trump Administration Bars Haitians from Obtaining US Low-Skilled Work Visas

The US Department of Homeland Security published a notice in the Federal Register barring Haitians from being issued low skilled work visas. The Notice has an effective date of January 18, 2918.

NJ Governor Murphy signs Executive Order Promoting Equal Pay, Gender Equity

In his first official act after being sworn in, Governor Phil Murphy today signed an executive order combating gender inequality and promoting equal pay for women in New Jersey. He was joined by legislators, officials, activists, and community members all involved in the fight for gender equity and equal pay.

Credibility is Essential Where Superseding Intervening Events Exist - Unpublished Opinion

Credible evidence is essential in the proof of a workers’ compensation case. To prove a case at trial the parties must offer credible evidence to the trier of the facts, especially where there appears to be a laundry list of intervening and superseding events since the time of the accident at work.