Report Urges New Governor to Reform Workers' Compensation

A report submitted by an advisory panel to incoming New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recommends legislative changes to improve efficiencies of the state workers' compensation system and decrease delays in resolving cases. The report by the Labor and Workforce Development Transition Advisory Committee suggests that the Democratic governor appoint judges who meet more “rigorous” standards, and should reduce postponements and delays. “This committee recommends that the new administration place a focus on making the system work more efficiently by appointing an app...