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New Jersey Workers' Compensation Laws<\/h1>\n
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No matter which exit you live off of, you know that it does not get any better than summers at the Shore. But if you were injured at work<\/a>, your bills may make it tough to afford time off. Fortunately, New Jersey workers’ compensation laws require your employer<\/a> to carry insurance to protect you from the financial hardships<\/a> of workplace injuries, as well as Temporary Disability Insurance programs for injuries that occur outside of work.<\/p>\r\n

Key aspects of New Jersey Workers’ Comp Laws are summarized in the table and explanations below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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34 \u00a7 15-1, et seq.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Time Limits<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Notice Requirements<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Benefit Time Limits<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

34 \u00a7 15-16<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Mental Injury Coverage<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Temporary Disability Insurance<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n