Alliance Opposes Pending NJ Comp Bills

While the New Jersey workers compensation system is notable among the states for its efficiency and stability and often touted as a model for the rest of the nation, insurers should be wary of two bills currently pending in the New Jersey State Legislature that could threaten this balance, according to the Alliance of American Insurers. One bill, A-1927/S-1522, would permit workers or surviving dependents to obtain compensation from any employer or employers if the worker was exposed to a dangerous substance, while another, A-573/S-1075, would eliminate employer choice of physician and medical...