Workers' compensation benefits in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are calculated using a statewide average weekly wage as determined by their departments of labor every year. The year of the worker's ...

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Giuseppe Amato v. Twp. of Ocean School District, No. A-31-24 (Dec. 11, 2025) - The main issue in this appeal was whether a teacher was an ...

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 ...

“This ruling provides much-needed clarity for educators and other frontline workers across New Jersey. It affirms that the statutory presumption enacted to protect essential employees applies as ...

Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. announced an update to its workers’ compensation practice, outlining how the firm structures representation for employees pursuing claims related to workplace injuries and ...

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