Workers in New Jersey have the right to compensation for work-related injuries. But some workers may also face the risk of workplace discrimination or retaliation for filing their workers’ compensation claim. Common methods Workers must file a timely claim and seek...
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New Jersey Court Discusses Retaliation Claims in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Under New Jersey law, employers are required to provide employees that are injured at work with workers’ compensation benefits in most instances. Additionally, employers are prohibited from firing employees for filing workers’ compensation claims. Unfortunately, many...
Court Discusses Elements of a New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Retaliation Claim
When a New Jersey employee suffers an injury at work, he or she will often be entitled to recover workers’ compensation benefits. In some instances, however, an employer may terminate an injured employee in an attempt to avoid paying the employee benefits. Employees...