Worker's Compensation Top New Jersey News Stories Top New Jersey Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:03 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 NJCRIB Payroll Under Review http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8721584b09d7ffd323689cd54225494cm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8721584b09d7ffd323689cd54225494cm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The New Jersey State Commission of Investigation has demanded payroll-related records and meeting minutes from the state's work comp rating board. Phone Lines Are Down at New Brunswick Labor Department http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c08b00419f314f77fa42c3e5398cb779w http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c08b00419f314f77fa42c3e5398cb779w Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The New Brunswick labor department telephone and fax lines were down because of a power outage, but should be restored today. Newark Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5caaf97019b7dbf47ec94885efd6f5bfm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5caaf97019b7dbf47ec94885efd6f5bfm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The owner of a Newark medical clinic pleaded guilty to health-care fraud in connection with phony HIV billings. Second Owner in N.J. Pharmacy Probe Pleads Guilty http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3f61e493cfb3c9255b7381fd8deaa0a6m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3f61e493cfb3c9255b7381fd8deaa0a6m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A second pharmacy owner targeted in a state Medicaid fraud investigation has pleaded guilty to charges of health care fraud and filing a false return. PIANJ Schedules Charity Golf Classic http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=723bf6b92c2e74ff1372f93cdba3f5b4m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=723bf6b92c2e74ff1372f93cdba3f5b4m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey will hold its 25th annual golf classic next Monday. Former Pharmacist Jailed in Stolen N.J. Drug Scheme http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=255c1d2189254bc5ab972dc4997342e6m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=255c1d2189254bc5ab972dc4997342e6m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A former New York pharmacist was sentenced to five years in prison for providing more than $300,000 in stolen medication to a pharmacy in the state. Certified Workers´ Compensation Professional Program at Rutgers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a0de4ebbdb23156a72ca1d28b9ba9cf1j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a0de4ebbdb23156a72ca1d28b9ba9cf1j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Certified Workers' Compensation Professional program will be taught at Rutgers next month with state-specific information. Former N.J. Worker Sentenced for Stealing Disability Benefits http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=219667f11f17ce7320de30932d75f10dm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=219667f11f17ce7320de30932d75f10dm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A former Union County human services assistant has been sentenced to probation and community service for stealing disability benefits. N.J. Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5962792f617782bcaf59ae6c8b98a3d0m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=5962792f617782bcaf59ae6c8b98a3d0m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The co-owner of pharmacies in East Orange and Jersey City has pleaded guilty to overbilling Medicaid by hundreds of thousands of dollars. N.J. Court Rules Claimant´s Petition to Reopen is Timely http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=aa74c6cf8b31b1c7c5e7ce518f9ac5bak http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=aa74c6cf8b31b1c7c5e7ce518f9ac5bak Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court ruled that a claimant's petition to reopen was timely because he filed it within two years of the conclusion of his award. Liability Carriers Must Share Costs Against Wrongful Death Suit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=34b0fe84cc4abec9aff3a1039f1ac14dk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=34b0fe84cc4abec9aff3a1039f1ac14dk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court ruled that two liability carriers representing a property owner and an employer must share defense costs in a wrongful death suit. N.J. Reports $3.7 Million in November Expirations http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4beb6cba82c6d0fe1b27a8a5e666ed46m http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4beb6cba82c6d0fe1b27a8a5e666ed46m Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The New Jersey Compensation Rating & Inspection Bureau reported it will retire another $3.2 million in residual-market policies in November. Extensis PEO Promotes Three in New Jersey http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=41e90360c9895f8cfe6b91adabf0f2a5j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=41e90360c9895f8cfe6b91adabf0f2a5j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Extensis Group, a PEO, promoted three executives to support its 'rapidly growing client base.' OSHA Sues, Supporting Whistleblower Who Complained About Ventilation http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b05217c32f716b8a7b559708e287f997b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b05217c32f716b8a7b559708e287f997b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA sued a Freehold manufacturing company for allegedly terminating a worker who complained to the agency about ventilation problems. Use of ´Odd-lot´ Doctrine Requires Proper Notice, Appellate Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7e88742f1148f46e01c408da734f45faj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7e88742f1148f46e01c408da734f45faj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court remanded a decision to award 100% disability because the judge did not give proper notice before invoking the 'odd-lot' doctrine. OSHA Announces Safety Partnership for Monmouth University Project http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c6857d0bd6505d469d40dd294d6b8da5b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c6857d0bd6505d469d40dd294d6b8da5b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA announced a partnership to promote safety during construction of the Monmouth University Multipurpose Activity Center. New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Co. Chooses Guidewire http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6a74a5303aad6a4f80d68ffed862df46j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6a74a5303aad6a4f80d68ffed862df46j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Co. selected Guidewire Software's ClaimCenter for its new claims system. Benefits Denied Because Alley Not Under Employer´s Control http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4dfc798ea27c781d08c769e58cd1076cj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4dfc798ea27c781d08c769e58cd1076cj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court denied benefits under the premises rule because an alley where the injury occurred was not in the employer's control. N.J. Pharmacist Gets Probation for Phony Prescriptions http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3ad777421c82d651f193139b5e3b92dbm http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3ad777421c82d651f193139b5e3b92dbm Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Monmouth County pharmacist was sentenced to one year's probation after admitting she falsified 22 prescriptions for Phrenilin. N.J. Court Remands Attorney Fees Award for More Detail http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=03c265800d1afc647c24ca69a0b16aa2k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=03c265800d1afc647c24ca69a0b16aa2k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An appellate court remanded a $36,000 attorney fees judgment with instructions for the judge to make further findings and explain the award.