How COVID-19 Is Affecting New Jersey Workers’ Compensation

• The New Jersey compensation courts are closed through April 3, 2020.
• Hearings, trials and witnesses scheduled between March 17, 2002 and April 3, ^-  2020 will be rescheduled.
• Importantly, Emergent Motions will continue. As best as possible, these hearings will take place by use of telephone and video technology.
• Filings will continue electronically through Courts On Line.
• The New Jersey Workers’ Department of Labor and Workforce Development website has information specifically for employers and businesses. For more info, go to: https://www.nj.gov/labor/employer-services/business/covid.shtml.

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