The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act requires all employers to obtain workers’ compensation insurance coverage or be subject to both criminal and civil penalties. The New Jersey Uninsured Employer ...

Below are the more notable pending New Jersey workers’ compensation bills in the 2024-25 session, with 2025 updates in bold. A1719 / S1883 Excludes Certain Illegal Aliens This excludes certain illegal ...

In New Jersey, workers' compensation claims involving preexisting medical conditions present a complex challenge for employers, insurers and legal practitioners alike. As the workforce ages and ...

ERGO NEXT reports that sole proprietors' workers' comp insurance requirements vary by state and industry, often depending on ...

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When an employee receives workers’ compensation benefits, they generally don’t have to pay state or federal taxes on the money. However, tax rules vary by state, and in some cases, employees may need ...

Workers' compensation insurance coverage for sole proprietors depends on your state, industry and the type of work you do. In many cases, sole proprietor workers' comp requirements depend on whether ...