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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Clarifying Effective Date of Hand And Foot Bill

By on November 13, 2020 in Legislation, NJ Workers' Comp with 0 Comments

Earlier this year the new hand and foot bill became effective on January 21, 2020.  This bill marked a significant change in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act.  The language was unambiguous in augmenting the number of weeks for injuries of the hand, foot and fingers.  However, the language was less than clear concerning its […]

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Update On Essential Workers And Hand And Foot Bills

By on September 11, 2020 in Legislation, NJ Workers' Comp with 6 Comments

Many readers have asked about the status of two very significant bills affecting New Jersey workers’ compensation practice.  They are S2380 and A4134. S2380 – The Essential Employees Bill We are down to the wire on S2380.  The Governor has until September 13, 2020 either to sign this bill or veto it; otherwise, S2380 will […]

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Questions Remain On Which Cases Are Affected By The New Hand And Foot Bill

By on February 13, 2020 in Legislation, NJ Workers' Comp with 0 Comments

The recently passed legislation L. 2019, C. 387 increasing the value of hand and foot injuries in New Jersey has generated considerable debate about which cases the law affects. Does it affect only cases filed after the date the law was passed?  Or does it affect all cases presently pending in the Division of Workers’ […]

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Governor Passes Bill Increasing Compensation for Workers’ Comp Hand And Foot Injuries

By on January 23, 2020 in Legislation, NJ Workers' Comp with 1 Comment

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy this week signed into law the long-considered hand and foot Bill, increasing the amount of workers’ compensation benefits paid for injuries producing loss of function for such injuries. The Bill accomplishes the legislature’s goal of providing greater compensation for hand and foot injuries by increasing the number of weeks that […]

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