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Can Job Termination Agreements Be Negotiated as Part of Workers’ Compensation Settlements in New Jersey?

John H. Geaney | January 25, 2013 | 0 Comments

There are no published cases dealing with resignation as part of workers’ compensation agreements in New Jersey.  Contrary to other

Medicare Smart Act Signed By President Obama

John H. Geaney | January 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

Workers’ compensation practitioners should be aware that President Barack Obama signed the SMART Act on January 10, 2013 (H.R.1845).  Just

New Jersey Adopts McDonnell Douglas Test for Retaliation Claims in Workers’ Compensation

John H. Geaney | January 7, 2013 | 0 Comments

New Jersey is a state with relatively few retaliation law suits arising from workers’ compensation.  For that reason, the decision

City Properly Denied Plaintiff Donated Sick Bank Days Because She Could not Show a Catastrophic Injury as Defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement

John H. Geaney | December 18, 2012 | 0 Comments

Kelly Queen, plaintiff, worked as a police dispatcher for the City of Bridgeton.  On October 16, 2006, she experienced a racing

Owner of Construction Company Was Covered When He Fell and Became Paralyzed While Doing Work on His Own Home

John H. Geaney | December 14, 2012 | 0 Comments

Daniel Cordeiro owned Danny’s Construction Company, which did masonry and concrete work.  The company employed eight or nine employees.  Cordeiro

Transfer to New Job Location for Medical Reasons May be a Reasonable Accommodation Under ADA

John H. Geaney | December 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

Clarice Sanchez worked for the US Forest Service in Lufkin, Texas.  She was injured at work falling down a flight

New Jersey Bans Medical Providers From Charging Claimants for Work-Related Medical Expenses

John H. Geaney | November 21, 2012 | 1 Comment

New Jersey, like many states, has had an ongoing problem with physicians and hospitals that balance bill injured workers for

Does An Employer Violate The FMLA By Performing Surveillance Of An Employee When It Suspects FMLA Abuse?

John H. Geaney | November 15, 2012 | 0 Comments

FMLA abuse remains a problem for employers, leading to the question of whether an employer can obtain surveillance to make sure

Is Distant Travel For Faith Healing Of Seriously Ill Spouse Covered Under FMLA?

John H. Geaney | November 5, 2012 | 0 Comments

Maria Lucia Tayag, Plaintiff, worked for Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc. in Massachusettsas as a Health Information Clerk.  She received favorable reviews

School Board Did Not Violate ADA When It Did Not Provide An Odor and Perfume Free Working Environment For Teacher

John H. Geaney | October 30, 2012 | 0 Comments

Nada Feldman worked as a middle school teacher for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.  On February 18, 2009, plaintiff’s doctor