Asbestos/Mesothelioma
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Reading Room
Legal news, analysis, and updates on workers' compensation and occupational injury law.
Workers' Compensation
Workers exposed to common paint strippers suffer fatal reactions
Litigation is advancing against the distributors and resellers of paint strippers containing methylene chloride and NMP.
Workers' Compensation
Leased Employment Has Its Consequences
An employee leased to another company [ER], ie. From a placement agency [PA], does not have the rights and benefits available to a regular employee.
Workers' Compensation
The New OSHA Silica Standard - Not Strong Enough
The new silica exposure standard announced by OSHA has still fallen short to protect workers from this deadly occupational exposure.
Workers' Compensation
Medical Providers Prohibited From Reporting to Credit Agencies
New law prohibits a medical provider to an injured worker from reporting unpaid charges to any collection or credit reporting agency.
Workers' Compensation
New Law Combats Misclassification of Workers
NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed a legislative package combatting worker misclassification and exploitation.
Workers' Compensation
NJ Benefits to Increase as a Study Commission Provides Oversight
New law increases workers' compensation benefits as a study commission reviews and recommends changes.
Workers' Compensation
Medical Marijuana and the Supremacy Clause
Conflicting laws on Medical Marijuana.
Workers' Compensation
OSHA Citation for Fatal Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Carbon monoxide poisoning in the workplace.
Workers' Compensation
A new wave of occupational litigation - Flavor & Fragrance Lawsuits
A new wave of flavor and fragrance (Diacetyl) litigation is now emerging against the manufacturers and suppliers of food flavorings for chronic lung disease.
Social Security/Medicare
Proposed Elimination of the Reverse Offset
Proposed elimination of the workers’ compensation reverse Social Security offset will level the playing field for all workers’ compensation systems.
Workers' Compensation
Equal Pay for Equal Work is the Law in New Jersey
Nj historic Equal Pay Legislation will balance the playing field for women receiving workers' compensation benefits.