Across the Garden State, millions of people are employed in industries that keep the regional economy running. These industries include transportation, construction, healthcare, manufacturing and warehousing. Unfortunately, some of these industries feature a...

Workers’ Compensation
The top five most dangerous jobs in New Jersey
In New Jersey, certain occupations pose significant risks due to the nature of the work involved. These careers require careful attention to safety protocols and regulations to protect workers from potential harm. Here, we explore the state's top five most dangerous...
How long does workers’ comp pay you in New Jersey?
Suppose you’ve suffered a work-related illness or injury; you can use a safety net for your medical expenses as you take time to recover. With sufficient financial support, you won’t have to worry about the unexpected medical bills overwhelming you and your family....
2024 New Jersey workers’ comp benefits have gone up
Worker’s compensation is an employer-sponsored insurance that provides financial support to workers who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses on the job. These benefits are intended to cover medical expenses, lost wages and rehabilitation. The program is designed...
Which industries experience the most work injuries in New Jersey?
New Jersey is home to many successful businesses, including quite a few that operate in high-risk industries. From casinos that may attract criminal activity to manufacturing and construction jobs, there are a variety of high-risk professions that experience more...
3 ways that New Jersey workers’ compensation protects employees
Most workers in New Jersey take their personal safety for granted. It is easy to ignore the risk that comes from climbing up a ladder or driving a forklift if you do that same activity every single day. Many people, even those in very dangerous professions, will...
How to avoid nursing injuries
Nurses who work in New Jersey hospitals and other settings face a number of hazards to their health each day. However, if you are one of them, there may be steps that you can take to reduce your risk of getting hurt on the job. Your employer also has an obligation to...
When is it too loud at work?
While some jobs are more dangerous than others, every workplace has hazards. Whether your position includes using large, heavy machinery or you perform the same motion all day, creating a risk for a repetitive use injury, there are dangers all over the workplace. You...
New Jersey workers’ compensation laws
All New Jersey employers are required to maintain workers' compensation insurance protection for their workers according to state law. Workers' compensation insurance is actually anchored in federal law that allows each state to set the parameters for employer...
What construction workers should know about workers’ comp
Working in construction is a dangerous job. If you’re a roofer, you face the possibility of falling and suffering a serious injury or death. You could be burned by hot asphalt or suffer electrocution. If you work with heavy machinery on the job, that machinery could...