Each state has its own Worker’s Compensation laws that differ in various ways from all of the other states. New Jersey is no exception but the basic principle of the “Grand Bargain” remains the same. Under the Grand Bargain, a worker surrenders his right to sue his boss and his co-employees for negligence should an injury occur at work. This happens by operation of law upon the acceptance of employment. In exchange for giving up that right, the worker is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits whenever injured on the job, even if the injury was the worker’s own fault.
What are Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Worker’s Compensation benefits for an injured worker are:
What should you do if you are injured on the job?
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