Workers’ Compensation

Going back to work while still on workers' comp can feel like a gray area. Many injured workers in New Jersey wonder if they can resume working and what happens to their benefits when they do. Your legal right to return to work New Jersey allows injured workers to go...

Positive relationships between co-workers can drastically alter a work environment for the better. When coworkers get along and sometimes even have fun together, overall productivity may increase. People who are in good moods provide better customer service and may be...

Healthcare workers often face workplace risks of harm that extend beyond exposure to illness and physical strain. One of the most serious threats that many healthcare workers face is the risk of workplace violence.  This concern has seen increased media attention in...

Working in a nursing home can be physically and emotionally demanding. You may spend hours helping residents with daily routines, lifting or repositioning patients, managing medical equipment and responding to emergencies.  As you repeatedly perform these duties under...

Getting injured at work is never expected, but it happens. As a healthcare worker, it’s important to know the steps to take immediately after an injury to ensure that you’re properly covered by workers' compensation and can receive the necessary care. Report the...

Construction workers in New Jersey face daily risks on the job. One of the most dangerous threats is defective equipment. When machinery or tools fail, severe injuries can happen very suddenly. Understanding how New Jersey law handles these situations can help injured...

When you suffer an injury at work, it is important to know what steps to take and to have a general understanding of the timeline of the workers’ compensation claim process in New Jersey. Notification deadlines First, you must notify your employer as soon as you...

In only takes a fraction of a second for a workplace accident to result in significant injuries. And when that happens, you can be left unable to work, which can leave you without the financial resources needed to offset your lost income and your medical expenses....

Nursing home workers can face challenges on the job, including suffering back injuries from lifting patients and moving heavy objects. Back injuries can have severe consequences on their health and career. What long-term effects of back injuries can nursing home...

After a work injury, you might have questions about returning to work. You might wonder things like, "How will going back to work affect my benefits?" and "Will I still get medical treatment for my injury?" These are common concerns. It's important to know that if...