The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released its preliminary data on workplace fatalities in 2014. In total, the BLS’s data show that 4,679 individuals died on the job last year – nearly 100 more than in 2013. Causes of death ranged from vehicle accidents to slips and...
Whether you are purchasing a car or accepting a new job, did you know you could be giving up future rights to sue? Forced arbitration is becoming increasingly popular – learn how this issue affects all of us in this month’s newsletter. Click here to read the May 2016...
Some Work-Related Injuries Are Sudden When many New Jersey workers hear the term “work-related injury,” they naturally contemplate a sudden, traumatic incident – falling from a ladder, cutting a finger with a circular saw, or the sudden flare up of pain in the low back from lifting a heavy...
For some New Jersey employees, the last few steps before reaching the employer’s actual premises can be quite dangerous. With cracked or irregular pavement, as well as ice and snow, parking lots and sidewalks near the office, retail establishment, or factory may resemble obstacle courses. If a New Jersey...
While most forms of income are subject to tax by both the New Jersey Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), workers’ compensation benefits are one important exception to this general rule. As a result, in the vast majority of circumstances, workers’ compensation benefits are not taxable under state...
Did you know that distracted driving was linked to 1.4 million crashes in New Jersey between 2004-2013, accounting for nearly half of all motor vehicle accidents during this period. April is Distracted Driving Awareness month – we urge you to drive safely. Learn how to avoid distracted driving in...
It is no secret that for most companies, especially publicly-traded ones, protecting the bottom line is their top priority. This means finding ways to cut costs while still delivering high-quality products and services to their customers. While there are numerous ways to cut costs, such as finding cheaper suppliers,...
If you are injured or become ill at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation under New Jersey law. Workers’ compensation is mandatory for most employers in New Jersey, and it is designed to provide benefits for employees who are unable to earn a living (either temporarily or...
Unfortunately, many people don’t realize until AFTER an accident that their auto insurance coverage is lacking, leaving them exposed to exorbitant medical bills, lost wages or expenses of another party. This month’s newsletters offers 10 important tips on reviewing your auto insurance coverage. Click here to read the March...
If you perform repetitive tasks with your hands for work, you may be at risk of suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. The “carpal tunnel” is a narrow passageway made of ligaments and bones in your wrist that protects the tendons and main nerve in your hand. Over time, repetitive...