October 21, 2020: Notice Judges of Compensation, Members of the Bar and Court Staff
Memo from Director and Chief Judge Wojtenko re: New Administrative Supervisory Judge (Plainfield, Jersey City, and Freehold)
Effective January 1, 2021, the Hon. Maria Del Valle-Koch shall be the Administrative Supervisory Judge (ASJ) for the vicinages of Plainfield, Jersey City, and Freehold, succeeding the Hon. Lionel Simon III, who is retiring on December 31, 2020.
October 21, 2020: Notice to Judges and Members of the Bar
Memo from Director/Chief Judge Wojtenko re: UEF Judicial Coordinator
Effective January 1, 2021, Administrative Supervisory Judge Philip Tornetta will be the Uninsured Employers Fund (UEF) Judicial Coordinator, succeeding the Hon. Lionel Simon III. Judge Tornetta will be responsible for all UEF judicial functions, including the supervision of all UEF judges.
July 10, 2020: Notice to the Bar
Notice to Bar - Workers’ Comp. Courts Closed to Public until further notice
In accordance with Governor Murphy’s previous Executive Orders, all N.J. Workers’ Compensation Courts shall continue to be closed to the public until further notice.
June 26, 2020: Notice to the Bar
Notice to Bar - Workers’ Comp. Courts Closed to Public until July 13, 2020 (COVID-19)
This notice announces additional statewide steps by the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation to address the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis in New Jersey. In accordance with Governor Murphy’s previous Executive Orders, all N.J. Workers’ Compensation Courts shall continue to be closed to the public until Monday, July 13, 2020.
June 4, 2020: Notice to the Bar
Notice to Bar - Workers’ Comp. Courts Closed to Public until June 29, 2020 (COVID-19)
All N.J. Workers’ Compensation Courts shall continue to be closed to the public and to non-essential court personnel until Monday, June 29, 2020. Judges of Compensation shall continue to hear as many workers’ compensation matters as possible by telephonic and video conferencing, including emergent and non-emergent matters, such as, trials, pre-trial conferences, motions for medical and temporary benefits, general motions, and settlements. There will be no in-person Workers’ Compensation Court proceedings except limited emergent matters and limited ongoing trials and motions for medical and temporary benefits, in which case masks shall be worn by all parties and social distancing shall be enforced. Court offices will remain closed for in-person submissions. Filings will continue to be accepted electronically through COURTS On-line. Please contact each individual workers’ compensation court if you have questions about a scheduled hearing, motion, conference, or other matter by email, fax, or telephone.
May 21, 2020: Notice to the Bar
Notice to Bar - Workers’ Comp. Courts Closed to Public until June 8, 2020 (COVID-19)
All N.J. Workers’ Compensation Courts shall continue to be closed to the public and to non-essential court personnel until Monday, June 8, 2020. Judges of Compensation shall continue to hear as many workers’ compensation matters as possible by telephonic and video conferencing, including emergent and non-emergent matters, such as, trials, pre-trial conferences, motions for medical and temporary benefits, general motions, and settlements. There will be no in-person Workers’ Compensation Court proceedings except limited emergent matters and limited ongoing trials and motions for medical and temporary benefits, in which case masks shall be worn by all parties and social distancing shall be enforced. Court offices will remain closed for in-person submissions. Filings will continue to be accepted electronically through COURTS On-line. Please contact each individual workers’ compensation court if you have questions about a scheduled hearing, motion, conference, or other matter by email, fax, or telephone.
May 8, 2020: Notice to the Bar
Notice to Bar - Re: Three Additional WC Judges
Effective May 11, 2020, in addition to the twenty-six (26) Judges of Compensation previously assigned as per the Division’s Notice to the Bar of April 28, 2020, the following three (3) workers’ compensation judges shall hear as many workers’ compensation matters as possible in the assigned vicinages by telephonic conferencing, and if possible by video conferencing, including all emergent and non-emergent matters, including trials, pre-trial conferences, motions for medical and temporary benefits, general motions, and settlements: Hon. Sarah Minor - Bridgeton Vicinage, Hon. D. Gayle Loftis - Mt. Arlington Vicinage, and Hon. Dawn Shanahan - Trenton Vicinage
May 7, 2020: Notice to the Bar
Notice to the Bar -COVID-19 Workers' Comp. Courts Closed to Public until May 26, 2020
In accordance with Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders to slow the spread of the virus, all N.J. workers’ compensation courts shall continue to be closed to the public and to nonessential court personnel until Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
April 27, 2020: Notice to the Bar
Notice to Bar - Re: Additional Judges for Vicinages
Effective May 4, 2020, the following workers’ compensation judges shall hear as many workers’ compensation matters as possible in their assigned vicinage by telephonic conferencing, and if possible by video conferencing, including all emergent and non-emergent matters, including trials, pre-trial conferences, motions for medical and temporary benefits, general motions, and settlements.
April 22, 2020: Notice to the Bar
Notice to Bar - COVID-19 Workers’ Comp. Courts Closed to Public until May 11, 2020
In accordance with Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders to slow the spread of the virus, all N.J. workers’ compensation courts shall continue to be closed to the public and to non-essential court personnel until May 11, 2020.
All Administrative Supervisory Judges and Supervising Judges shall continue to be designated by the N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the N.J. Division of Workers’ Compensation as essential personnel and shall hear as many Workers’ Compensation matters as possible in their home vicinage by telephonic conferencing, and if possible by video conferencing, including all emergent matters and the following non-emergent matters, pre-trial conferences, general motions for medical and temporary benefits, and settlements by affidavit.
April 8, 2020: Notice to the Bar
Notice to Bar - COVID-19 Workers’ Comp. Courts Closed to Public until April 27, 2020
In accordance with Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders 107 and 119, to slow the spread of the virus, all N.J. workers’ compensation courts shall continue to be closed to the public and to non-essential court personnel until April 27, 2020.
All Administrative Supervisory Judges and Supervising Judges shall continue to be designated by the N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the N.J. Division of Workers’ Compensation as essential personnel and shall hear as many Workers’ Compensation matters as possible in their home vicinage by telephonic conferencing, and if possible by video conferencing, including all emergent matters and the following non-emergent matters, pre-trial conferences, general motions for medical and temporary benefits, and settlements by affidavit.
March 30, 2020: Notice to the Bar
Notice to the Bar from Director and Chief Judge Wojtenko re: Limited Reopening of Workers' Compensation courts
All N.J. workers’ compensation courts will remain closed to the public and to non-essential court personnel until April 13, 2020.
However, on Monday, April 6, 2020, all Administrative and Supervising Judges shall be designated by the N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the N.J. Division of Workers’ Compensation as essential personnel and shall report to their home vicinages for the purpose of hearing as many Workers’ Compensation matters as possible by telephonic conferencing, including all emergent matters and the following non-emergent matters: pre-trial conferences, general motions for medical and temporary benefits, and settlements by affidavit. There will be no in-person Workers’ Compensation Court proceedings (except for extremely limited emergent matters and certain ongoing motions for medical and temporary benefits and trials in which case social distancing will be enforced).
March 16, 2020: Notice to the Bar
Memo from Director and Chief Judge Wojtenko re: Suspension of All Workers’ Compensation Court Calendars
This notice announces a three-week suspension of all workers’ compensation court calendars as part of the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s ongoing efforts to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. This suspension of workers’ court proceedings will begin Tuesday, March 17 and continue through Friday, April 3, 2020.Litigants, attorneys, and witnesses who are scheduled to appear for a workers’ compensation matter from March 17, 2020 through April 3, 2020 should not appear in workers’ compensation court and should await notice of a rescheduled court date.
March 12, 2020: Notice to the Bar
The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation courts are following the guidance of the New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to navigate the evolving situation relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19).Based on that guidance, we are currently maintaining normal business operations. All workers’ compensation courthouses and facilities at present remain open according to their regular schedules. At the same time, we are taking preventive measures to reduce risk and ease concerns. It is imperative that attorneys, litigants, court users, and court employees not come to court if they are or may be at risk of exposure to or transmission of COVID-19. Instead, anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 or a risk of exposure (including a risk based on recent travel) should contact the court by phone and request to reschedule the proceeding or seek some other accommodation. Requests should be documented in writing as well. Judges and staff will handle requests on a case-by-case basis consistent with the most up-to-date guidance from the NJ DOH and CDC.
January 2, 2020: Notice to the Bar, Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carriers, and Self-insured Employers
Memo from Director and Chief Judge Wojtenko re: New Member of the Commission on Judicial Performance
On December 31, 2019, Marie Rose Bloomer, Esq., resigned from the N.J. Division of Workers' Compensation's Commission on Judicial Performance. Effective January 1, 2020, and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 12:235-10.5, I have appointed Michelle G. Haas, Esq., of the Law Office of Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP, to serve on the Commission for the remainder of Ms. Bloomer's term, which expires on August 31, 2020.
FAQs
How does workers comp work in NC? ›
Injured NC workers who suffer wage loss because of a covered injury are entitled to disability payments under workers' comp laws in NC. These benefits are based on the employee's Average Weekly Wage. Disability payments can be for partial or total disability, and can be for a disability that is temporary or permanent.
What are you entitled to if you are injured at work? ›Contractual sick pay
If you're an employee or agency worker you might get Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for up to 28 weeks - check if you're entitled to Statutory Sick Pay. If you can't get SSP, you might be able to claim Universal Credit or another benefit - read more about getting money when you're off work sick.
While you do have some rights after being injured at work, there is no obligation on any employer to pay a staff member their full standard salary if they are off work due to illness or injury – even if it was caused by an accident at work, or materials used at work.
What is covered by workers compensation scheme? ›Workers' compensation benefits typically include some or all of the following: Lost wages. Medical expenses. Disability benefits.
What does workers compensation not cover? ›An injury that has occurred anywhere not recognized/declared as the place of business as per the terms of the contract. An injury caused by war or associated perils. Any disease caused by war or associated perils. An injury that does not lead to fatality or partial disability after 3 days will not cover.
How long does it take to get a workers comp settlement check in NC? ›Payments begin.
Benefits for lost wages will only begin seven days after the date of the injury, and you will receive payment for the first seven days of missed work only if you are off work 21 days or more. In some instances, payments may begin while the injury is investigated further, pending a final decision.
Accident at work claim time limit: For accidents at work, you will have three years from the date of your workplace accident to claim. Slip, trip or fall accident: Injuries that occur from a slip, trip or fall have a three-year time limit from the date of accident.
How much do I get paid for injury on duty? ›If the employee is booked off due to an IOD for a period longer than 3 months, the employer pays the injured employee at a rate of least 75% of the workers earnings, for the first 3 months. Once the 3 month period expires, the injured employee must claim his money from the Compensation Fund.
How long does an accident at work claim take? ›Accident at work claim can take 6 to 9 months to reach a final settlement. Slip, trip and fall claims can take anything from 6 to 9 months to reach a settlement. Industrial disease claims can take anything from 12 to 18 months to reach a final settlement.
What qualifies as injury on duty? ›An accident must be reported when an employee meets with an accident arising out of and in the course of employment resulting in a personal injury for which medical treatment is required. Written or verbal notice of an injury at work is to be given to the employer before the completion of the shift.
Should I be paid if I have an accident at work? ›
You are entitled to get paid for any type of injury that is caused by your employer's negligence or mistake.
What are the top 10 workplace injuries? ›- Slips, trips and falls. ...
- Muscle strains. ...
- Being hit by falling objects. ...
- Repetitive strain injury. ...
- Crashes and collisions. ...
- Cuts and lacerations. ...
- Inhaling toxic fumes. ...
- Exposure to loud noise.
If you get injured, contract a disease or die while working, you or your dependants can claim from the Compensation Fund. The fund pays compensation to permanent and casual workers, trainees and apprentices who are injured or contract a disease in the course of their work and lose income as a result.
What are the basic method of compensation to workers? ›Compensation refers to any payment given by an employer to an employee during their period of employment. In return, the employee will provide their time, labor, and skills. This compensation can be in the form of a salary, wage, benefits, bonuses, paid leave, pension funds, and stock options, and more.
What is compensation regulations? ›Compensation Regulations means any guidance, rule or regulation, as the same shall be in effect from time to time, promulgated pursuant to or implementing Section 111 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, as amended by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, or otherwise from time to time.
Can you claim for an injury at work? ›If your employer failed to meet their responsibilities and negligence has led to you being injured at work, you can claim compensation by filing an accident at work claim. If your claim for a workplace injury is successful the compensation would be paid from the employers' liability insurance.
What is not a work-related injury? ›Injuries or illnesses are not considered work-related if they occur while the employee is on a personal detour from a reasonably direct route of travel (e.g., has taken a side trip for personal reasons).
Will an employee injured at work automatically receive compensation from their employer? ›There is no automatic right to compensation after a work injury or accident. Being injured at work is not enough to trigger a right to compensation. To receive compensation, an injured worker must be able to show that the injury was caused by a breach of duty or negligence of the employer or other people at work.
What is the highest workers comp settlement in NC? ›According to the North Carolina Industrial Commission, the maximum weekly payment amount for TTD payments in 2022 is $1,184. Generally, workers receive approximately two-thirds of their weekly pre-injury income in TTD payments. You can receive TTD payments for up to 500 weeks for severe work-related injuries.
How long do most workers comp settlements take? ›While some workers' compensation claims can get settled as quickly as 45-60 days, the majority of claims take 4-6 months or longer and ultimately depend on how serious an injury is, the amount of the settlement, and the specifics of an individuals situation.
What is the biggest workers comp settlement? ›
To date, the largest settlement payment in a workers' comp case came in March of 2017, with a $10 million settlement agreement.
How much do you get for workers comp NC? ›The actual amount of the weekly Temporary Total Disability or Permanent Total Disability benefit paid to a disabled employee is 2/3rds of the Average Weekly Wage. This is referred to as the “compensation rate.” The compensation rate is capped at an amount set yearly by the NC Industrial Commission.
Is there a waiting period for workers comp in NC? ›In North Carolina, Workers' Compensation does not pay for the first 7 days an injured employee is out of work unless he or she remains disabled for at least 21 days. So, an employee who misses 8 to 21 days of work will receive benefits for the days missed after the 7-day waiting period.
How long can you be out on workers comp in NC? ›Temporary total and partial disability benefits are paid for up to 500 weeks until you return to work. Some workplace injuries are known as “scheduled injuries.” Workers who suffer these injuries are eligible for permanent partial disability benefits both while they recover and for a time afterward.
How long does an employer have to file a workers comp claim in North Carolina? ›All Employers or Carriers MUST file a Form 19 “Employer's Report of Employee's Injury to the Industrial Commission” within five days of learning of any injury or allegation of an injury. Employers should use the following form.
How long does temporary total disability last? ›Most workers' compensation beneficiaries with a temporary total disability are only able to draw disability benefits for a maximum of 400 weeks from the date of their qualifying injury.
Who is required to carry workers comp in NC? ›The North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act requires that all businesses that employ three or more employees, including those operating as corporations, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies and partnerships, obtain workers' compensation insurance or qualify as self-insured employers for purposes of paying ...
What state has the highest workers comp rates? ›Employee Coverage Requirements
Different states have different requirements for employee coverage. New Jersey, which has the highest rates in the country, requires every employer to carry workers' comp coverage, unless they are covered by a federal program.
- Lacerations. Deep cuts or tears in skin or flesh. ...
- Sprains and strains. Sprains are stretched or torn ligaments, while strains are stretched or torn muscles and tendons. ...
- Contusions. ...
- Burns. ...
- Eye Injuries. ...
- Fractures. ...
- Cumulative or Continuous Trauma.
Employees injured on the job that have returned to work who need to attend medical or therapy visits during regularly scheduled working hours are not charged leave for time lost from work for required treatment. Paid time will be limited to reasonable time for the treatment and travel.
Why is North Carolina's accident rule a potential problem for injured workers? ›
Here's why North Carolina's “accident” rule is such a problem for injured workers: Most people who get hurt at work assume that it will be covered by workers' compensation. However, the insurance adjusters that administer the claims are always looking for ways to deny coverage.
Is workers Comp taxable in NC? ›Benefits you receive under the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act are not taxable. This means you do not have to pay federal and state taxes, including Social Security and Medicare taxes, on workers' compensation benefits.
Can an employer cancel health insurance while on Workers Compensation in North Carolina? ›Your employer is not required by any law to continue your benefits unless you have a union contract or another written contract.
How is TPD calculated in NC? ›Calculating TPD Compensation, and Duration of Benefits
Difference in Wage x . 6667 = Your TPD Compensation Rate if eligible, as long as it does not exceed the maximum compensation rate set by the NCIC. Generally, the maximum duration of TTD benefits is 500 weeks.
Accident at work claim time limit: For accidents at work, you will have three years from the date of your workplace accident to claim. Slip, trip or fall accident: Injuries that occur from a slip, trip or fall have a three-year time limit from the date of accident.
How soon do you have to report an accident at work? ›A report must be received within 10 days of the incident. Find out more from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) about what you must report.
What is a NC Form 18? ›What does a Form 18 do? A Form 18 establishes a legal claim of injury on your behalf if filed within two years of the date of injury or occupational disease, and gives the required written notice to the employer if a copy is submitted to the employer within 30 days of the injury.