When do Temporary Disability Benefits End in New Jersey?
Temporary Disability Benefits end when the injured worker returns to work or the injured worker reaches medical maximum improvement (commonly referred to as MMI). (more…)
What is a Voluntary Tender?
An Employer’s Workers Compensation Insurance Carrier can make what is referred to as a “Voluntary Tender”. A Voluntary Tender provides an injured Worker with permanent disability benefits prior to a formal award or settlement in a Workers Compensation case.
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How Many Days Do You Have to be Out to Receive New Jersey Workers Compensation Benefits?
An injured worker must be out at least eight days before he/she is entitled to receive weekly (temporary) disability benefits.
If you are out seven days only, you are not entitled to weekly (temporary) disability benefits. An injured worker is entitled to 70% of his/her salary up to a maximum per week. See N.J.S.A. 34:15-14