On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, October 17, 2016. New Jersey construction workers and others may be pleased to know that on-the-job fatal injuries reduced dramatically between 1973 and 2014. However, construction companies are still cited for thousands of violations annually by both federal OSHA as well […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. New Jersey employees may be interested in a report by the U.S. Department of Labor that has called for greater federal oversight into workers’ compensation. The report was prepared after a series by Pro Publica and National Public […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. According to the Health Care Workers’ Compensation Barometer released by Aon Global Risk Consulting, the frequency of workers’ compensation claims in the health care industry has dropped one percent annually. The report analyzed data from 1,600 care facilities […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a report regarding the results of its Severe Injury Report Program. New Jersey workers might remember that the new rule to require employers to report to the agency about certain injuries […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, September 19, 2016. New Jersey employers who are expecting an OSHA visit can often avoid the consequences of a negative finding against their business. To properly prepare for an investigation, or prevent the need for such a visit, there are several […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Workplace safety needs to be a priority for New Jersey business owners and business owners throughout the nation. Employees could be at risk for injury regardless of whether they work outside or behind a desk in an office. […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Thursday, September 1, 2016. The penalty for not making safety a priority at work can be steep for many employers. They may be liable for fines stemming from OSHA violations, workers compensation insurance premium increases or paying for damages related to a […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Monday, August 29, 2016. New Jersey residents may have read in the news that the mosquito-borne Zika virus has been found in the United States. Since cases have been confirmed in the U.S., employers who manage outdoor jobs have been advised to […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. New Jersey residents may be interested to know that workplace injuries of six weeks or more cost U.S. companies $62 billion in 2013. This is according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Workers’ Compensation on Friday, August 5, 2016. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, exposure to mold can result in health issues such as asthma and other respiratory infections. Mold is common in buildings and New Jersey and around the country that […]