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An Overview of New Jersey Workers' Compensation
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An Overview of New York Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation Academy: Pennsylvania COVID-19 Update: Layoff or Furlough from Light Duty as a Result of COVID-19
The WC Appellate Roundup for 3/28/25 is as follows: Augone v. Shop & Stop: Claimant, a grocery store clerk, was found not to have violated Sec. 114-a for a willful misrepresentation when he said to his doctors that he,...more
Jennifer Jackiw v. Soft Pretzel Franchise (WCAB); No. 3 EAP 2024; decided January 22, 2025 - This case involved a claimant who crushed her arm in a pretzel machine while working for the employer. Eventually, she needed to...more
Bowman v. Allen Harim Foods, IAB No. 1541176 (Dec. 18, 2024) - On November 4, 2023, the claimant injured his left knee in a compensable work accident that required surgery to his patella. He had to switch doctors after his...more
Since the holidays and the start of the new year, there have been no new New Jersey appellate decisions in workers’ compensation. Below are some of the more notable pending New Jersey workers’ compensation bills in the...more
According to the California Department of Industrial Relations, California had 680,152 workers' compensation claims in 2023, based upon first reports of injuries. This translates to 3.6 worker injuries per every 100 employees...more
Big New York WC Decision drop today. This week we learn the answers to these questions: Can you catch COVID from working with dead bodies? Is burnout from working at home compensable?...more
In this WG Alert, you will find the 2025 Schedule of disabilities chart for New Jersey workers’ compensation claims. The Statutory maximum and minimum for 2025 have increased to $1,159 and $309 respectively. There were no...more
California has one of the most diverse workforces in the country. Each distinct job industry has its own nuances within the Workers’ Compensation system. One often overlooked but invaluable part of California’s workforce is...more
On August 22, 2024, New Jersey increased the available counsel fee for petitioner’s attorneys from 20% to 25%. The increase was signed into law by Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari. The applicable section of the Statute,...more
The 2024 Colorado legislative session concluded on May 8, 2024. Consistent with last year’s session, the 74th General Assembly ended with a number of new employment-related laws passing. Enacted legislation will enhance...more
In keeping with past trends, the New Jersey Appellate Court has again refused to overturn a lower court decision that was based on the assessment of a witness’s credibility and competent evidence. In Smith v H&M...more
Howard Dunetz v. Charles H. Sacks, D.M.D., P.C. (WCAB); No. 302 C.D. 2022; filed Oct. 26, 2023; Judge Cohn Jubelirer - The claimant sustained a work injury in May 2007. Subsequently, the status of his benefits was changed...more
The Superior Court addressed a rather convoluted fact pattern in determining whether an injured worker is entitled to a resumption of their temporary total disability benefits even though they have left the time of injury...more
As you may know, under the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Statute (Section 15) and case law, the respondent/employer is responsible for providing medical treatment to cure and relieve the effects of a workers’ compensation...more
In a July 28, 2023 decision, the Michigan Supreme Court revisited the criteria for compensability under the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Disability Act (WCDA) in cases involving mental disabilities arising from workplace...more
Delaware and New York have released the 2023-2024 workers' compensation temporary disability benefit rates based on the statewide average weekly wage. These rates take effect July 1, 2023....more