A Capehart Scatchard Blog

Archive for September, 2020

The Essential Workers Legislation In New Jersey: What It Means and What It Does Not Mean

By on September 16, 2020 in Legislation, NJ Workers' Comp with 0 Comments

On Monday, September 14, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed S2380 dealing with COVID-19 and essential workers in respect to workers’ compensation benefits.  The bill was signed on the very last day before the bill would have automatically become law.  It is important to consider what this bill does and what it does not […]

Continue Reading »

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 […]

Continue Reading »

Top