I work in food service and the doctor gave me a note stating that I can be on my feet for 3 hours total a day. My employer called me and told me that they can accommodate me for 3 hours of work a day. My question is: If I go back to work will workers comp pay me the difference of my 70percent... Read more »
1. Yes 2. No. Workers comp should pay a portion of the difference in your normal wage and the 3 hours you actually are able to work (and its tax-free). Typically, you are unable to sue your employer for a work injury if there are not third parties involved. Seeking counsel from a NJ workers comp... Read more »
I have a workers'comp case. I do not believe my lawyer represented me adequately. There were plenty of inconsistencies that weren't addressed.
I was asked,by my lawyer,to settle my case even though my injuries weren't completely final.
The case has been ongoing since... Read more »
There is no right to a jury trial in workers compensation.
The same judge that would make a recommendation for a settlement is the same judge that would try your case and make a decision.
You are best off paying another WC attorney for a 2nd opinion.
It depends greatly on what you mean by 'offer'. Did they pay you for the time off work? Did they cover your medical bills? did you suffer any permanent disability? Did you report the injury at all?
A consultation with a workers comp attorney in your area is required to assure that... Read more »
I understand there are two ways, please confirm:
1. Keep company ownership as is (100% owned by my wife) and obtain NJ approval for self insurance. How can I do it? any form to fill? submit to where?
2. Transfer 100% company ownership from to me (as I am the only one who does work... Read more »
Check with the NJ Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development based on what type of work entity you have created.
We are family consulting microbusiness, owned by my wife (she does not do work in this business). I feel Workers Compensation Insurance is useless for us, but dont want to pay fine for not having it.
Thank you
Gregory
You may still be required to carry workers comp insurance. Check with the NJ Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development based on what type of work entity you have created.
"Sole Proprietorship – All sole proprietorships operating in
New Jersey must maintain workers’... Read more »
then they sent some checks. for me they sent an email they say they will send me a check of $13 But i'm sure it was more than $13 i heard some drivres they hire a lower and they get more than that
This is not workers comp. It is more in the field of wage and hour compliance. Google the NJ Department of Labor. Go to the tab on Worker Protection and wage and hour compliance will pop up. That will make for good background reading. if you don't have the answer after that contact a wage... Read more »
I am a relatively new employee. I started working about a month ago. That is around the time in which I began getting pain in my arms and strong numbness in my fingers. I waited a little bit to see if this was something that required me to get adjusted to or if it was temporary, but as I went to... Read more »
It's hard to say from what you described as to whether you have a solid WC case. The best thing to do is to report your experience to Costco and ask to be seen by a company authorized doctor. You have to get treatment through Costco, although there are exceptions. A lot depends upon the job... Read more »
I reside in NJ where but i was doing work in NY, where a county specific license was required to do home improvement. I have a court date and i need to know what kind of lawyer i should find. I didn't qualify for a public defender.
You will probably need a New York criminal lawyer if the case is in New York. Speak with one to find out.
I have a part time job where an undocumented employee got injured on the job and the employer is asking him to fill out an I-9 verification form so that he can pay the medical bills. By the looks of things it seems like my boss is trying to get rid of him and not actually pay for the medical bills,... Read more »
Both your boss and the undocumented worked are in violation of Federal law. It is unwise to post anything further about this in a public forum monitored by law enforcement. There is no attorney-client privilege online and this situation is far beyond the scope of this forum.
Can I go with my second oppinon
This is a serious matter you should follow your attorneys advise and if you don't have one get one now. Most at least offer free in office consultations.
I am trying to obtain the bills so that I can file a lawsuit pro se, with the initial attempt being a demand letter. I have also been contacted by the drivers insurance company wanting to settle this matter but without the bills I am unaware of what would be a fair offer. I asked the previous... Read more »
If the bills are paid what does it matter however if you're saying this because you want to file a lawsuit let your attorney get the bills and give him a release to do this.
Owner knew about it and choose for cook to work anyway.i have voice recording of dm telling owner about problem and medical records.
If you got them usually workers comp is the only remedy unless you needed extermination work at your home. Contact a member of the NJ Assn for Justice who handles comp cases---they give free consults.
my fault?
Workers comp protects you whether it's your fault or someone else's
Yes you should speak with a lawyer about this immediately, most of us offer free in office consultations and most will do this on a contingency fee basis (i.e you only pay the lawyer if you collect). Lastly you may not just be able to collect from your employer but also the person that hit you, if... Read more »
The answer is yes and no, but psychiatric injuries are much harder to prove that they came in and out of the course of employment.
Is watching a computer screen and pushing buttons on the keyboard considered working?
Yes as long as he is not working. But he should talk to his WC lawyer about this.
Yes she would be covered on the first day till the last day as long as she was working the course of employment.
Once we submitted their invoice for payment, they told us the check was ready, but they wouldn’t release it without proof of workman’s comp insurance. Is this legal? They allowed us to perform the work before ever requesting proof of any type of insurance?
Did you have a contract, did they have a contract? Anyway you are required to have workers compensation insurance by law. Sounds like you need to get yourself a good contract written by a lawyer.
I just want to make this clearer. Do LLC Owners personally also need to be covered under Workmans Comp. or just their employees?
Yes in general all employers need to have workers comp insurance.
If I need a dr in the middle of the night and I go to er or medi center by my house am I covered.
If the injury originally occurred in regards to the course of your employment such as you fell at work and woke up the next morning with a herniated disc and severe back pain WC should cover you.
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