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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-71 - Employer's obligation to injured employee

34:15-71. Employer's obligation to injured employee
Every employer, except the state or a municipality, county or school district, who is now or hereafter becomes subject to the provisions of article 2 of this chapter (s. 34:15-7 et seq.), as therein provided, shall forthwith make sufficient provision for the complete payment of any obligation which he may incur to an injured employee, or his dependents under the provisions of said article 2, by one of the methods hereinafter set forth in sections 34:15-77 and 34:15-78 of this title.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-72 - Employers not electing benefits of compensation law required to insure

34:15-72. Employers not electing benefits of compensation law required to insure
In like manner every employer except the state or a municipality, county or school district who is now or hereafter becomes subject to the provisions of article 1 of this chapter (s. 34:15-1 et seq.) shall forthwith make sufficient provision for the complete payment of any obligation which he may incur to an injured employee or his administrators or next of kin under said article 1 of this chapter.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-74.1 - Compensation insurance by volunteer fire company for volunteer firemen and volunteer first aid or rescue squad workers

34:15-74.1. Compensation insurance by volunteer fire company for volunteer firemen and volunteer first aid or rescue squad workers
Any volunteer fire company may provide compensation insurance for member volunteer firemen doing public fire duty and volunteer first aid or rescue squad workers doing public first aid and rescue duty for a first aid or rescue squad organized within such a fire company. Such insurance shall provide compensation under and by virtue of the article to which this section is a supplement and of article 2, of chapter 15, of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes for every such fireman or authorized first aid or rescue squad worker who may be injured in line of duty, as the same is defined in R.S. 34:15-43.
Evidence of the insurance coverage authorized by this section shall be provided by the fire company to the governing body of any municipality or the committee of any fire district which contributes to the support and maintenance of such fire company.
L.1964, c. 257, s. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1965.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-74.2 - Compensation insurance by board of education for members of board

34:15-74.2. Compensation insurance by board of education for members of board
Every board of education shall provide compensation insurance for its members covering the performance of their official duties as members of the board and also as members or officers of a county school board federation or of the State Federation of District Boards of Education. All payments of compensation to such board members shall be governed by and be subject to the provisions of this chapter. The premiums therefor shall be paid by the board, and the insurance shall protect such persons from loss by reason of injury or death suffered while in the performance of duty as herein provided.
L.1967, c. 297, s. 1, eff. Feb. 15, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-75 - Compensation for injury, death for certain volunteers.

34:15-75 Compensation for injury, death for certain volunteers.
34:15-75. Compensation for injury and death, either or both, of any volunteer fireman, county fire marshal, assistant county fire marshal, volunteer first aid or rescue squad worker, volunteer driver of any municipally-owned or operated ambulance, forest fire warden or forest fire fighter employed by the State of New Jersey, member of a board of education, special reserve or auxiliary policeman doing volunteer public police duty under the control or supervision of any commission, council or any other governing body of any municipality, emergency management volunteer doing emergency management service, health care workers, public health workers and support services personnel registered with the Emergency Health Care Provider Registry pursuant to section 6 of P.L.2005, c.222 (C.26:13-6) and doing emergency management service for the State, or any volunteer worker for the Division of Parks and Forestry, the Division of Fish and Wildlife, the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust or the New Jersey Historic Trust, shall:
a. Be based upon a weekly salary or compensation conclusively presumed to be received by such person in an amount sufficient to entitle him, or, in the event of his death, his dependents, to receive the maximum compensation by this chapter authorized; and
b. Not be subject to the seven-day waiting period provided in R.S.34:15-14.
Amended 1945, c.74, s.18; 1951, c.276; 1952, c.316, s.2; 1953, c.340, s.2; 1967, c.297, s.2; 1978, c.145, s.3; 1995, c.383, s.3; 1997, c.199, s.3; 2001, c.328, s.2; 2005, c.222, s.34.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-76 - Payments to certain volunteers

34:15-76. Payments to certain volunteers
34:15-76. All payments of compensation to volunteer firemen, county fire marshals, assistant county fire marshals, volunteer first aid or rescue squad workers, volunteer drivers of any municipally-owned or operated ambulance, special, reserve or auxiliary policemen doing volunteer public police duty under the control or supervision of any commission, council or any other governing body of any municipality, or emergency management volunteers doing emergency management service, shall be governed by and be subject to the provisions of this chapter. The premiums therefor shall be paid from the tax levy, and the insurance shall protect such persons from loss by reason of injury or death suffered while engaged in the performance of duty.
Amended 1952,c.316,s.3; 1953,c.340,s.3; 1978,c.145,s.4; 1995,c.383, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-77.1 - Hospitals; group self-insurance; conditions

34:15-77.1. Hospitals; group self-insurance; conditions
With respect to any group of employers licensed by the State as hospitals who adopt a plan for self-insurance for the payment of compensation to their employees, at least the following conditions shall apply:
a. Under such group plan, the group shall assume the liability of all the employers within the group under the terms of a trust agreement approved by the commissioner, and pay all compensation for which the employers are liable under Title 34 of the Revised Statutes;
b. When making application to the commissioner for permission to establish a group plan for self-insurance, the group shall present satisfactory proof to the commissioner of its financial ability to pay such compensation for the employers who are members of the group, including a statement of the group's revenues, their source, and assurance for their continuance;
c. If required by the commissioner, the group shall deposit with the commissioner such types and amounts of securities or surety bonds as the commissioner deems necessary to provide assurance that such benefits as are payable by the group will continue to be paid and that the group will meet its statutory obligations;
d. The commissioner may require the group to file any and all agreements, contracts, and such other pertinent documents as he may deem necessary relating to the organization of the employers in the group:
e. Each group self-insurer, in its application for self-insurance shall set forth the names and addresses of each of its officers, directors, trustees, and general manager. No officer, director, trustee, or employee of the group self-insurer may represent or participate directly or indirectly on behalf of an injured worker or his dependents in any workers' compensation proceeding.
L.1983, c. 376, s. 2, eff. Nov. 10, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-77.2 - Liability for compensation prescribed by Title 34; bankruptcy of participating employer

34:15-77.2. Liability for compensation prescribed by Title 34; bankruptcy of participating employer
Any employer licensed by the State as a hospital who participates in group self-insurance shall not be relieved from the liability for compensation prescribed by Title 34 of the Revised Statutes except by the payment thereof by the group self-insurer or by himself. The insolvency or bankruptcy of a participating employer shall not relieve the group self-insurer from the payment of compensation for injuries or death sustained by an employee during the time the employer was a participant in such group self-insurance.
L.1983, c. 376, s. 3, eff. Nov. 10, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-77.3 - Addition or termination of participating employers; notice

34:15-77.3. Addition or termination of participating employers; notice
Such group self-insurer shall promptly notify the commissioner, on a form to be prescribed by the commissioner, of the addition of any participating employer or employers. Notice of termination of any participating employer in a group self-insurance plan shall be given to the commissioner at least 10 days before the effective date of such termination of participation. Such notice shall also be sent by registered mail to all other members of the group self-insurance plan.
L.1983, c. 376, s. 4, eff. Nov. 10, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-77.4 - Termination of plan; surety bond; insurance policy

34:15-77.4. Termination of plan; surety bond; insurance policy
If such a group self-insurance plan is terminated, the securities or surety bond on deposit with the commissioner shall remain in the custody of the commissioner for a period of at least 26 months. At the expiration of such time or such further period as the commissioner may deem proper and necessary, he may accept in lieu thereof, and for the additional purpose of securing such further and future contingent liability as may arise from prior injuries to workers and be incurred by reason of any change in the condition of such workers which warrant awards for additional compensation, a policy of insurance furnished by the group self-insurer, its successor, assigns, or others carrying on or liquidating such self-insurance group.
L.1983, c. 376, s. 5, eff. Nov. 10, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-77.5 - Financial statement; description of service organizations

34:15-77.5. Financial statement; description of service organizations
Every such group self-insurer shall, on an annual basis, or as often as the commissioner deems it necessary, furnish to the commissioner:
a. A financial statement of the group's assets and liabilities, the claims paid during the preceding 12 months, current reserves, incurred losses, and any other information that the commissioner may require; and
b. A description of the service organizations maintained by the employer or group for the prevention of injuries and claims administration services.
L.1983, c. 376, s. 6, eff. Nov. 10, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-77.6 - Annual examination

34:15-77.6. Annual examination
The commissioner may conduct such annual examinations of each such group self-insurer as he deems necessary and proper.
L.1983, c. 376, s. 7, eff. Nov. 10, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-77.7 - Denial of application or revocation of consent

34:15-77.7. Denial of application or revocation of consent
The commissioner shall have the authority to deny the application of any group of self-insurers to pay such benefits, or to revoke his consent for any group continuing to pay for good cause shown, including, but not limited to:
a. Failure to comply with regulations adopted by the commissioner or with any provisions of this act;
b. Failure to comply with a lawful order of the commissioner;
c. Deterioration of financial condition to such an extent that such deterioration would have an adverse affect on the ability of the self-insurance group to pay expected losses.
L.1983, c. 376, s. 8, eff. Nov. 10, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-77.8 - Rules and regulations

34:15-77.8. Rules and regulations
The Commissioner of Insurance shall promulgate such rules and regulations, including appropriate fee schedules, as he deems necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act.
L.1983, c. 376, s. 9, eff. Nov. 10, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-78 - Insurance in stock or mutual company; notice filed by company; domestic help excepted

34:15-78. Insurance in stock or mutual company; notice filed by company; domestic help excepted
Every employer not operating under section 34:15-77 of this title shall insure and keep insured his liability in any stock company or mutual association authorized to engage in workmen's compensation or employer's liability insurance in this State. If insurance be effected by either method mentioned in this section, the insurance company or mutual association shall file with the commissioner of banking and insurance a notice setting forth the name of the insurance company, its principle office in this State, together with a copy of the policy of insurance and copies of all indorsements attached and such other data in relation thereto as the commissioner of banking and insurance may require except that no such filing shall be required in connection with insurance coverage for domestic servants or household employees written pursuant to P.L.1979, c.380.
Amended by L.1979, c. 380, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-79.1 - Proof of workers' compensation coverage required with certain annual reports of employers.

34:15-79.1 Proof of workers' compensation coverage required with certain annual reports of employers.
1. a. Every corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or other employer required by law to submit an annual report, shall also include valid proof of workers' compensation coverage, if applicable, as part of the annual report. Without the inclusion of the valid proof of coverage, the annual report is not complete for purposes of filing, the requirement to submit the annual report is not fulfilled, and all requirements concerning the failure to submit the annual report shall apply.
b. For the purposes of this section, valid proof of current workers' compensation coverage shall be in the form of:
(1) Documentation of a current order from the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance authorizing the employer to be a self-insured employer pursuant to R.S.34:15-77; or
(2) A letter from an insurance carrier or verification from the employer which includes the name of the carrier, insurance policy number and date of commencement of coverage under the policy.
L.2008, c.95, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-80 - Notices of insurance posted

34:15-80. Notices of insurance posted
Every employer who has complied with the provisions of this article shall post and maintain in a conspicuous place or places in and about his place of business, typewritten or printed notices in such form as the commissioner of banking and insurance may prescribe stating that he has secured the payment of compensation to his employees and their dependents in accordance with the provisions of this article and shall name the company or companies insuring his liability, or shall state that the employer has qualified before the commissioner of banking and insurance for the carrying of his own liability.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-81 - Cancellation of contract; notice

34:15-81. Cancellation of contract; notice
Any contract of insurance issued by a stock company or mutual association against liability arising under this chapter may be canceled by either the employer or the insurance carrier within the time limited by such contract for its expiration.
No such policy shall be deemed to be canceled until:
a. At least ten days' notice in writing of the election to terminate such contract is given by registered mail by the party seeking cancellation thereof to the other party thereto; and
b. Until like notice shall be filed in the office of the commissioner of banking and insurance, together with a certified statement that the notice provided for by paragraph "a" of this section has been given; and
c. Until ten days have elapsed after the filing required by paragraph "b" of this section has been made.
The provisions "b" and "c" of this section shall not apply where the employer has replaced the contract to be canceled by other insurance, and notice of such replacement has been filed with the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance. In such event the notice required by provision "a" may, if given by the insurance carrier, recite as the termination date the effective date of the other insurance, and the contract shall be terminated retroactively as of that date. No notice of cancellation of any such contract need be filed in the office of the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance where the employer is not required by any law of this State to effect such insurance.
Amended by L.1948, c. 58, p. 145, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-82 - Liability for injuries or death

34:15-82. Liability for injuries or death
An employer securing the payment of compensation by any of the methods prescribed in section 34:15-78 of this title notwithstanding, shall be liable primarily for the payment of proper compensation for personal injuries or death sustained by his employees. The employer shall have recourse for the amount thereof against his insurance carrier. But the insurance carrier shall be directly liable to the injured employee, or his dependents, in event of the death, insolvency, bankruptcy or other proceedings, as a result of which the conduct of the employer's business may be and continue to be in the charge of an executor, administrator, receiver, trustee or assignee.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-83 - Insurance contract for benefit of employees and dependents

34:15-83. Insurance contract for benefit of employees and dependents
Every contract of insurance covering the liability of an employer for compensation to injured employees or their dependents, written by a stock company or a mutual association, shall provide, or be construed to provide, that it is made for the benefit of the several employees of the insured employer and their dependents, and that such contract may be enforced by any of such employees or their dependents, suing thereon in his or their names as though distinctly made party thereto.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-84 - Enforcement of provisions

34:15-84. Enforcement of provisions
34:15-84. Every such contract shall further provide, or be construed to provide, that any injured employee or his dependents may enforce the provisions thereof to his or their benefit, either by agreement with the employer and the insurance carrier, in event that compensation be settled by agreement, or by joining the insurance carrier with the employer in his petition filed for the purpose of enforcing his claim for compensation, or by subsequent application to the Superior Court, upon the failure of the employer, for any reason, to make adequate and continuous compensation payments.
Amended 1953,c.33,s.61; 1991,c.91,s.365.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-85 - Knowledge of injury; jurisdiction

34:15-85. Knowledge of injury; jurisdiction
Every such contract shall provide, or be construed to provide, that, as between the employee and the insurance carrier, the notice to or knowledge of the occurrence of the injury on the part of the employer shall be deemed notice or knowledge, as the case may be, on the part of the insurance carrier; that jurisdiction of the employer shall, for the purpose of this article, be jurisdiction of the insurance carrier, and that the insurance carrier shall in all things be bound by and subject to the orders, findings, decisions or awards rendered against the employer for the payment of compensation.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-86 - Insurance carrier directly liable

34:15-86. Insurance carrier directly liable
Every such contract shall provide, or be construed to provide, that, upon the death, insolvency or bankruptcy of the insured employer, or upon his assignment for the benefit of creditors, the insurance carrier shall immediately become directly liable for all compensation payments due to any injured employee or his dependents by virtue of prior agreement or award until completion thereof, or that may thereafter become due during the period for which the requisite premiums have been paid by the employer.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-87 - Limitations and restrictions on liability

34:15-87. Limitations and restrictions on liability
No policy of insurance against liability arising under this chapter shall contain any limitation of the liability of the insurer to an amount less than that payable by the assured on account of his entire liability under this chapter, and no provision of such policy shall be construed to restrict the liability of the insurer to any stated business, plant, location, or employment carried on by an assured unless the business, plant, location, or employment excluded by such restriction shall be concurrently separately insured or exempted as provided for in this article.
No such policy of insurance or any indorsement thereon shall insure against any liability whatsoever other than the liability of the employer for compensation under this chapter and for damages imposed by law because of personal injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by his employees.
No action shall be maintained for the collection of premiums on any policy violating any provision of this article. Any policy issued contrary to the provisions of this section shall be construed as incorporating the provisions herein contained. No insurer shall, in action brought upon such policy, plead in defense of such action any provision of such policy which violates any provision of this section.
Amended by L.1939, c. 68, p. 112, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-90.1 - Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau continued; directors, appointment, terms.

34:15-90.1 Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau continued; directors, appointment, terms.
1. a. The Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau, established and continued by R.S.34:15-89, consisting of all insurers authorized to write workers' compensation or employers' liability insurance within this State as provided under R.S.34:15-90, is continued as provided by this act. No insurer shall write workers' compensation or employers' liability insurance in this State unless it is a member of the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau. Each member of the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau shall have one representative entitled to one vote in the administration of the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau's affairs.
b. The Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau shall be governed by a committee of 10 directors. The Commissioner of Banking and Insurance or his designee shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting director. Six directors of the governing committee shall be elected by the insurer members as provided in the approved plan of operation. Three directors shall be appointed by the commissioner: one of whom shall be an individual appointed from a list or lists of nominees provided by one or more recognized Statewide organizations representing licensed insurance producers; one of whom shall be an individual appointed from a list or lists of nominees provided by one or more recognized Statewide business organizations; and one of whom shall be an individual appointed from a list or lists of nominees provided by one or more recognized Statewide labor organizations.
Initially, two of the elected directors and one of the appointed directors shall serve for a term of three years; two of the elected directors and one of the appointed directors shall serve for a term of two years; and two of the elected directors and one of the appointed directors shall serve for a term of one year. Thereafter, all board members shall serve for a term of three years. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original selection.
L.2008, c.97, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-90.2 - Authority of Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau.

34:15-90.2 Authority of Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau.
2. The Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau shall have authority to:
a. Enter into contracts as are necessary or proper to carry out the provisions and purposes of this act;
b. Sue or be sued, including taking any legal actions as may be necessary for recovery of any assessments;
c. Establish rules, conditions, and procedures for assessment of its members;
d. Assess members in accordance with chapter 15 of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes;
e. Appoint from among its members appropriate legal, actuarial, and other subcommittees of the governing committee as necessary to provide technical assistance in the operation of the bureau;
f. Establish and maintain rules, regulations and premium rates for workers' compensation and employers' liability insurance and equitably adjust the same, as far as practical, to the hazard of individual risks, by inspection by the bureau;
g. Adopt means for assuring uniform and accurate audit of payrolls as they relate to policies of workers' compensation and employers' liability insurance by auditors, appointed by the bureau, or by such other means as the bureau may, with the approval of the commissioner, establish;
h. Furnish upon request to any of its members or to any employer upon whose risks a rating has been promulgated by it, information as to such rating, including the method of its computation, and shall encourage employers to reduce the number and severity of accidents by adjusting premiums and rates through the use of credits and debits or other proper factors, under such uniform system of experience or other forms of merit rating as may be approved by the commissioner;
i. Prepare and file, for the approval of the commissioner, and for the use by all of its members, any amendments to its policy forms and its system of classification of risks and premiums thereto, together with the basis rates and system of merit or schedule rating applicable to such insurance, as currently set forth in the New Jersey Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance Manual;
j. Develop and submit, for the approval of the commissioner, any amendments to its rules of procedure as currently set forth in the New Jersey Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Insurance Manual;
k. Resolve disputes concerning the application of its rating system to specific cases, in accordance with the workers' compensation and employers' liability insurance policy and the bureau's rules of procedure, subject to appeal to the commissioner; and
l. Take such other actions as may be reasonable and necessary to carry out its functions as provided in its approved rules of procedures, or as directed by the commissioner.
L.2008, c.97, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-90.3 - Effective date.

34:15-90.3 Effective date.
4. This act shall take effect July 1, 2009, except that the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance may take such anticipatory administrative action in advance as shall be necessary for the orderly transition of the new Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau and proper implementation of this act.
L.2008, c.97, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-91 - Actuary and additional assistants in insurance department

34:15-91. Actuary and additional assistants in insurance department
The commissioner of banking and insurance is authorized to employ an actuary and necessary assistants and to fix their compensation, subject to the provisions of Title 11, Civil Service, except where otherwise provided by statute; to compel the production of all books, data, papers and records necessary for the actuary to compile statistics for determining the pure cost of workmen's compensation and employers' liability insurance; and to examine, either personally or through any person appointed by him, the pay roll records and workmen's compensation or employers' liability policies and all data relating to such records and policies of any employer subject to the provisions of this article in order to determine whether such provisions are being complied with.
The information in the possession of the actuary shall be available to the compensation rating and inspection bureau in fixing rates.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-92 - Domestic help excepted

34:15-92. Domestic help excepted
Each employer of domestic servants or household employees and every stock company or mutual association affording insurance for the liability of such employers by reason of that employment shall be exempted from the provisions of R.S. 34:15-79, and R.S. 34:15-80. The provisions of R.S. 34:15-81 shall not be applicable where the insurance coverage is afforded pursuant to P.L......., c...... (now pending before the Legislature as Assembly Bill No. 949 of 1978).
Amended by L.1969, c. 212, s. 1; L.1979, c. 380, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-92.1 - Other exceptions

34:15-92.1. Other exceptions
If and when any class or classes of employers or employees shall be excepted from the provisions of article 2 of this chapter (s. 34:15-7 et seq.) by an act or acts of the legislature, such employers as may be thereby excepted shall, from the date when such act or acts shall become effective, be likewise excepted from the provisions of this article.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-93 - Expense of enforcement; payments by insurers

34:15-93. Expense of enforcement; payments by insurers
To defray the expenses of the commissioner of banking and insurance in carrying out the provisions of this article, each mutual association and each stock company writing workmen's compensation or employers' liability insurance in this state shall annually on or before the first day of June of each year pay to the state tax commissioner for the use of the state a sum equal to one-quarter of one per cent of the net premiums received by it for workmen's compensation and employers' liability insurance written or renewed by it on risks within the state as reported to the commissioner of banking and insurance for the calendar year next preceding the due date of such payment.
The commissioner of banking and insurance shall annually on or before June first of each year ascertain and report to the state tax commissioner all facts necessary to enable the latter to determine, fix and collect all sums payable under this section.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-95.1 - Application for benefits; decision; review; Commissioner of Labor as party

34:15-95.1. Application for benefits; decision; review; Commissioner of Labor as party
Applications for benefits under this act shall be made by a verified petition filed in duplicate within 2 years after the date of the last payment of compensation by the employer or the insurance carrier addressed to the Commissioner of Labor who shall refer it to a judge of Compensation to hear testimony and for a decision as to whether the petitioner shall or shall not be admitted to the benefits provided under this act; provided, however, that the limitation herein shall not apply to those persons now receiving or who have received compensation payments from said fund and whose accident occurred since June 27, 1923. Review of said decision shall be in accordance with R.S. 34:15-66. In all proceedings affecting the fund under this act the Commissioner of Labor shall be a necessary party.
L.1938, c. 198, p. 476, s. 3. Amended by L.1940, c. 133, p. 291, s. 2; L.1983, c. 421, s. 1, eff. Jan. 5, 1984.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-95.3 - Application of chapter; exemption of mutual agricultural insurance companies

34:15-95.3. Application of chapter; exemption of mutual agricultural insurance companies
Nothing in this article (s. 34:15-70 et seq.) shall apply to any mutual agricultural insurance company incorporated under chapter 252 of the laws of 1905, being "A supplement to an act entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and incorporation of insurance companies and to regulate the transaction of insurance business in this State,' approved April 3, 1902," so long as any such company continues to confine the issuance of its policies of insurance to persons engaged in agricultural pursuits.
L.1954, c. 191, p. 721, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-95.5 - Reduction of disability benefits for persons under age sixty-two; exception

34:15-95.5. Reduction of disability benefits for persons under age sixty-two; exception
For persons under the age of 62 receiving benefits as provided under R.S. 34:15-95, or R.S. 34:15-12(b), and whose period of disability began after December 31, 1979, such compensation benefits shall be reduced by an amount equal to the disability benefits payable under the Federal Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance Act, as now or hereafter amended, not to exceed the amount of the reduction established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s. 424a. However, such reduction shall not apply when the combined disability benefits provided under R.S. 34:15-95, or R.S. 34:15-12(b), and the Federal Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance Act is less than the total benefits to which the Federal reduction would apply, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s. 424a. Where any person refuses to authorize the release of information concerning the amount of benefits payable under said Federal act, the division's estimate of said amount shall be deemed to be correct unless and until the actual amount is established, and no adjustment shall be made for any period of time covered by any such refusal.
L.1980, c. 83, s. 9, eff. August 21, 1980. Amended by L.1983, c. 97, s. 1, eff. March 11, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-95.7 - Determination of aggregate annual surcharge.

34:15-95.7 Determination of aggregate annual surcharge.
2. In making the determination of the aggregate annual surcharge for the Second Injury Fund to be levied pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection c. of R.S.34:15-94 for calendar year 2020, the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development shall include the anticipated additional amounts, including administrative costs, required for the payment of supplemental benefits which shall begin on January 1, 2020 pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2019, c.127 (C.34:15-95.6).
L.2019, c.127, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-96 - First report of accident.

34:15-96 First report of accident.
34:15-96. First report of accident. Every employer who has made provisions for payment of obligations to an injured employee as required by article 5 of this chapter (R.S.34:15-70 et seq.) shall, upon the happening of any accident or the occurrence of any compensable occupational disease in its establishment, promptly furnish the insurance carrier, or the third party administrator, if applicable, with information necessary to enable it to carry out the intent of this chapter. Within three weeks after learning of an accident, or obtaining knowledge of the occurrence of a compensable occupational disease, every insurance carrier, third party administrator, statutory non-insured employer, including the State, county, municipality or school district, and duly authorized self-insured employer not utilizing a third party administrator shall file a report designated as "first notice of accident" in electronic data interchange media with the Division of Workers' Compensation through the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau in a format prescribed by the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau with a report sent to the employer. The reports, if filed through interim vendors, shall not be used for any purpose other than formatting and transmitting this information to the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau and the Division of Workers' Compensation. For purposes of this section, "interim vendor" means a software supplier, network service provider, programming consultants or an insurance support organization, except that an insurance support organization may disclose the information to prevent the misrepresentation or nondisclosure of information which is material to an insurance claim.
If the employer disagrees with the report, the employer may prepare and sign an amended report and file it with the insurance carrier, or third party administrator, if applicable. Any resultant change shall be filed by the insurance carrier, or third party administrator, if applicable, with the Division of Workers' Compensation through the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau as provided for in this section.
The Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau shall make provisions to insure that information received pursuant to this section shall be readily available to the Division of Workers' Compensation or any person authorized by the Commissioner of Labor pursuant to R.S.34:15-99.
Amended 2001, c.326, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-98 - Final report of accident.

34:15-98 Final report of accident.
34:15-98. Final report of accident. Not more than 26 weeks after an insurance carrier, third party administrator, self-insured employer or statutory non-insured employer learns that an employee has recovered so as to be able to resume work or has reached maximum medical improvement prior to resumption of work, the insurance carrier, third party administrator, self-insured employer or statutory non-insured employer shall prepare a final report, and take the steps necessary to have it copied to the employee. The report shall be transmitted to the Division of Workers' Compensation through the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau in the manner prescribed in R.S.34:15-96. This report shall be fully prepared before presentation to the employee. It shall be unlawful to present any injured employee with a blank report to be later filled out and filed with the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau.
If the employee disagrees with the report, the employee may forward written objections directly to the Division of Workers' Compensation with a copy to the insurance carrier, third party administrator, self-insured employer or statutory non-insured employer, if applicable. Any resultant change to the final report shall be filed by the insurance carrier, third party administrator, self-insured employer or statutory non-insured employer with the Division of Workers' Compensation through the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau in the manner prescribed in R.S.34:15-96.
The report shall be retained by the insurance carrier, third party administrator, self-insured employer or statutory non-insured employer for 10 years. Any written objections forwarded by an employee to the Division of Workers' Compensation pursuant to this section shall be retained by the division for 10 years.
The Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau shall insure that information received pursuant to this section shall be readily available to the Division of Workers' Compensation or any person authorized by the Commissioner of Labor pursuant to R.S.34:15-99.
Amended 2001, c.326, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-99 - Report not public.

34:15-99 Report not public.
34:15-99. Report not public. The reports of accidents filed with, or transmitted or forwarded to, the Division of Workers' Compensation or the Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau, shall not be made public, and shall not be open to inspection unless, in the opinion of the Commissioner of Labor, some public interest shall so require, and such reports shall not be used as evidence against any employer in any suit or action at law brought by an employee for the recovery of damages.
Amended 2001, c.326, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-101 - Penalty for noncompliance

34:15-101. Penalty for noncompliance
Every employer, insurer or other person failing to comply with the terms of this article shall, for each offense, be liable to a penalty of not less than ten nor more than fifty dollars, the amount thereof to be determined by and paid to the commissioner of labor. Upon refusal to pay such fine, the same shall be recovered in an action at law by the commissioner of labor in the name of the state of New Jersey.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-102 - Rules and regulations; agreements filed

34:15-102. Rules and regulations; agreements filed
The workmen's compensation bureau is authorized to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this article and the bureau is hereby directed to keep on file the agreements filed with it for a period of eight years. Any agreement, however, covering a period greater than eight years shall be kept on file for the full term of the agreement.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-104 - Definitions.

34:15-104 Definitions.
34:15-104. As used in this article, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:
"Fund" means the workers' compensation security fund created by R.S.34:15-105.
"Fund year" means the calendar year.
"Carrier" means any stock corporation, reciprocal or association organized and operating on the mutual plan, authorized to transact the business of workers' compensation insurance in this State, except an insolvent carrier.
"Insolvent carrier" means a carrier which has been determined to be insolvent, or for which or for the assets of which a receiver has been appointed by a court or public officer of competent jurisdiction and authority.
"Covered claims" means "compensation," "benefits," "death benefits," and "payments of losses" with respect to the injury or death of workers under this chapter, R.S. 34:15-1 et seq., or the federal "Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act," 44 Stat. 1424 (33 U.S.C. s.901 et seq.), arising from coverage of risks located or resident in this State.
"Compensation rate" means the rate of compensation provided by the workers' compensation act, R.S.34:15-1 et seq.
Amended 1987, c.250, s.1; 2004, c.179, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-105 - Workers' compensation security fund.

34:15-105 Workers' compensation security fund.
34:15-105. There is hereby created a fund to be known as "the workers' compensation security fund," for the purpose of assuring to persons entitled thereto the compensation provided by this chapter, R.S.34:15-1 et seq., or the federal "Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act," 44 Stat. 1424 (33 U.S.C. s. 901 et seq.), or both, for employments insured in insolvent carriers and for the purpose of providing money for first year annual adjustments for benefit payments and supplemental payments during fiscal years 1984 and 1985 provided for by P.L.1980, c.83 (C.34:15-95.4 et al.). Such fund shall be applicable to the payment of valid claims for compensation or death benefits arising from a standard, primary workers' compensation policy heretofore or hereafter made pursuant to this chapter or the federal "Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act," 44 Stat. 1424 (33 U.S.C. s. 901 et seq.), and remaining unpaid, in whole or in part, by reason of the default, after March 26, 1935, of an insolvent carrier. Expenses of administration also shall be paid from the fund as herein provided. Such fund shall consist of all contributions received and paid into the fund by carriers, as herein defined, all property and securities acquired by and through the use of moneys belonging to the fund, and of interest earned upon moneys deposited or invested as herein provided. The fund shall be administered by the New Jersey Property-Liability Guaranty Association in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Compensation pursuant to the federal "Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act," 44 Stat. 1424 (33 U.S.C. s.901 et seq.), shall be payable under this article only with respect to coverage or risks located or resident in this State. The insolvency, bankruptcy, or dissolution of the insured shall effect a termination of compensation provided under this article for claims arising under the federal "Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act," 44 Stat. 1424 (33 U.S.C. s.901 et seq.).
amended 1980, c.83, s.5; 1986, c.82, s.3; 1987, c.250, s.2; 2004, c.179, s.2; 2009, c.327, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-105.1 - Workers' compensation security fund transferred.

34:15-105.1 Workers' compensation security fund transferred.
1. The workers' compensation security fund created pursuant to R.S.34:15-105, along with all its functions, powers and duties and all its assets, liabilities and balances, is hereby transferred to the New Jersey Property-Liability Insurance Guaranty Association, established pursuant to P.L.1974, c.17 (C.17:30A-1 et seq.).
L.2009, c.327, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-106 - Annual returns by carriers; "net written premiums" defined.

34:15-106 Annual returns by carriers; "net written premiums" defined.
34:15-106. Every carrier shall annually file with the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance returns, under oath, on a form to be prescribed and furnished by the commissioner, stating the amount of net written premiums on policies issued, renewed or extended by such carrier, to insure payment of compensation pursuant to this chapter or the federal "Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act," 44 Stat. 1424 (33 U.S.C. s.901 et seq.), as authorized by this article. For the purposes of this article "net written premiums" shall mean gross written premiums less return premiums on policies returned not taken, and on policies canceled.
amended 1987, c.250, s.3; 2004, c.179, s.3; 2009, c.327, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 34 - Labor and Workmen's Compensation › Section 34:15-107 - Contributions to the fund.

34:15-107 Contributions to the fund.
34:15-107. For the privilege of carrying on the business of workers' compensation insurance in this State, every carrier shall pay into the fund a sum equal to one per cent of its net written premiums as shown by the return hereinbefore prescribed for the period covered by such return.
amended 2004, c.179, s.4; 2009, c.327, s.4.