Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Long COVID Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Long COVID Occupational Exposure Jon / Thursday, February 15, 2024 6523 Workers’ Compensation Benefits are available for those eligible workers who have been exposed to COVID at work and contracted the disease and remain ill from Long COVID. Read more
NJ Workers' Compensation Rates 2024 NJ Workers' Compensation Rates 2024 Workers' Compensation Jon / Thursday, February 8, 2024 14496 NJ Workers' Compensation Rates to Increase in 2024. Read more
Gelman on Workers' Compensation Law 3rd Ed. 2024 Available Gelman on Workers' Compensation Law 3rd Ed. 2024 Available 2024 Supplement Jon / Monday, January 29, 2024 25222 The NEW Annual Supplement for NJ Workers' Compensation Law is now available. Order it now! Read more
NJ Supreme Court Defines the Authorized Vehicle NJ Supreme Court Defines the Authorized Vehicle Workers' Compensation Jon / Friday, November 24, 2023 1324 The NJ Supreme Court crafted a narrow exception for the compensability of off-premises occupational injuries while operating a company-authorized vehicle. The Court’s decision may have a far-reaching impact on what type of remote work injuries may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Read more
Warehouse Workers' Injuries Are Increasing as Employers Use Artificial Intelligence Warehouse Workers' Injuries Are Increasing as Employers Use Artificial Intelligence Warehouse Employment Jon / Saturday, September 9, 2023 2565 An increase in injuries suffered by warehouse workers, fueled by employers' use of artificial intelligence, is drawing legislative attention. Read more
Jon Gelman Listed in Best Lawyers in America Jon Gelman Listed in Best Lawyers in America Accolades Jon / Tuesday, August 22, 2023 54974 Jon Gelman has been included again in Best Lawyers in America®. This recognition has been bestowed upon him for almost 3 decades. Read more
The Polar Vortex: Workers’ Warned to Prepare for Exposure to Cold Temperatures The Polar Vortex: Workers’ Warned to Prepare for Exposure to Cold Temperatures Workers' Compensation Jon / Friday, July 28, 2023 3190 Weather forecasters have warned that the Eastern US will be subject of a major climate change over the next few days. Workers and employers have been cautioned to prepare for severe occupational exposures to below-freezing temperatures for weeks ahead. Read more
Workers' Compensation Benefits for Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Workers' Compensation Benefits for Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Workers' Compensation Jon / Wednesday, June 7, 2023 867 Workers’ compensation benefits may be available to exposed and injured workers, including the payment of temporary disability benefits, medical benefits, and permanency benefits. Read more
New Law Protects NJ Healthcare Workers From Threats and Assaults New Law Protects NJ Healthcare Workers From Threats and Assaults Workers' Compensation Jon / Monday, May 22, 2023 1087 Governor Phil Murphy signed the ‘Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act’ to make it a criminal offense to intentionally threaten healthcare professionals or volunteers to intimidate them or interfere with their work. Read more
Ovarian Cancer and Mesothelioma Claims related to Johnson's Baby Powder Advance Ovarian Cancer and Mesothelioma Claims related to Johnson's Baby Powder Advance Asbestos Litigation Jon / Wednesday, February 1, 2023 15625 Johnson & Johnson continues to be hit with verdicts in cancer cases from exposure to its baby powder containing talc. A Federal court of appeals advanced the cases against Johnson & Johnson by dismissing a petition for bankruptcy that was being utilized to avoid payment of its legal liabilities. Read more