In the realm of New Jersey's workers' compensation, one aspect that often arises is payment to replace wages lost during time off work. The system recognizes this challenge and provides a mechanism to address lost wages resulting from work-related injuries....
Workers' compensation provides financial support to employees who suffer work-related injuries. It is a safety net that ensures employees receive the necessary medical care and compensation for lost wages during recovery. While filing for workers' compensation is a...
Certified nurse assistants play a vital role in patient care. Unfortunately, however, their work can also pose risks of serious injuries. If you work as a CNA, awareness of these hazards allows you to prioritize your health and well-being by avoiding workplace injury....
Nursing places considerable physical strain on health care professionals, leading to a widespread issue: chronic low back pain. The demanding nature of nursing duties, including lifting patients, prolonged standing and awkward body positions, contributes to the...
Truck driving is a dangerous job in New Jersey, with hazards extending beyond the usual risk of being in a road accident. Truck drivers have to navigate long hours, tight deadlines and heavy loads, which can take a toll on their mental, physical and emotional...
Every day, workers in New Jersey perform jobs that require eye protection. When eye protection is not worn or not made available by employers, workers are at risk for serious eye injuries. Eye injuries are totally preventable According to U.S. Bureau of Labor...
Ideally, workers' compensation laws in New Jersey provide financial support and medical benefits to employees who suffer injuries or illnesses during the course of their employment. One of the most important aspects of workers' compensation involves determining when...
Individuals could face various risks while performing their duties in their jobs. Some occupations come with more hazards than others. Still, they could find comfort in knowing that they could rely on their workers' compensation coverage if anything happened to them....
People choose to work in dangerous professions in part because they want to afford their families a higher standard of living. Blue-collar jobs that are traditionally associated with a significant degree of personal risk often command premium wages and provide...
The New Jersey construction industry employs more than 160,000 people. The industry also had 16 job-related fatalities in 2020; the highest number of these were in New Jersey. Considering the work involved, it’s no surprise that construction sites are often dangerous....