About Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ Compensation benefits are governed by New Jersey State Law.   New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Courts are administered through the New Jersey Department of Labor.  Compensation Courts are separate from County Superior Courts, where most other legal matters are adjudicated.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Eligibility

An employee’s eligibility to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits is not dependent upon negligence on behalf of the employer.  An employee injured on the job, regardless of fault, is entitled to benefits through the Workers’ Compensation system.