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How prepared are workers’ compensation systems for COVID-19?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The “Unknown” occupational disease risk in workers’ compensation When workers’ compensation systems started a century ago, the focus was “industrial accidents”. page U47] Over time, most workers’ compensation systems adapted to include coverage for occupational diseases. This limitation was noted at the time.

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State of New Jersey Failed to Address Deficiencies in $96 Million Workers’ Compensation Program

Workers' Compensation

As of now, the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse in New Jersey’s workers’ compensation system remains unacceptably high.” OSC examined the files of ten claimants who collectively filed 300 claims during the course of their state employment. OSC found that the Division misunderstood its role within state government.