July 2, 2018

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 protects American workers and their families in the case of health related work absences. This regulation, governed by the United States Department of Labor, allows employees to take unpaid time off without losing their job under certain circumstances. This is an important protection not only for individuals who have

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June 20, 2018

Reporting Workplace Accidents in Mercer County, NJ

For individuals who work in dangerous industries, workplace accidents can be a relatively common occurrence. Additionally, many individuals who have been injured do not wish to create a disturbance by filing an “official” report. While this mindset is understandable, failing to report a workplace accident can leave both the employee and the employer at risk

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May 7, 2018

Common Workplace Injuries

Workplace accidents have the potential to cause serious injury or even wrongful death. While most New Jersey residents don’t give workplace safety a second thought, the sheer volume of employee hours leads to thousands of workplace injuries each year. Each profession comes with individual risks and safety hazards which should be addressed by both employers and

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April 27, 2018

Damages Awarded for NJ Workers’ Compensation Claims

One of the great things about workers’ compensation claims is that there is no need to prove negligence to recover damages. To offset this fact, damages are sometimes limited when compared to other types of claims such as personal injury claims. It is therefore important for victims of workplace accidents to understand what financial compensation is available

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February 12, 2018

Can I be Fired For Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Victims of workplace accidents may be reluctant to file a workers’ compensation claim for fear of discriminatory treatment or even termination. While the short answer is no, you cannot be fired for filing any type of claim against your employer, there are a litany of complicating factors which are worth considering. Today, our employee rights attorneys

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January 26, 2018

Am I Eligible For Workers’ Compensation?

For those injured on the job, workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that may be used to cover expenses including medical bills, health insurance, and lost wages. As per New Jersey statutes, all employers in our state which are not under the umbrella of Federal programs, must either carry workers’ compensation coverage or be self-insured. This

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