The legalization of marijuana has caused great controversy across the country, particularly in regard to driving while impaired. According to a national roadside survey, the number of drivers with marijuana in their systems grew nearly 50 percent from 2007 to 2014. How is this affecting our roadways? Click here...
WEAR and TEAR Injuries: Mostly a Modern Phenomenon One hundred years ago, when workers’ compensation acts were first being passed in Trenton and other state capitals, the American workplace was significantly different than it is today. Men then vastly outnumbered women in the public workforce – most women worked...
More and more New Jersey residents are cycling. It is great exercise, provides an efficient method of burning calories, and, particularly in urban settings, can be a great way to get to work. Unfortunately, cyclists can’t win for losing. That is to say – many are caught in a...
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,...