HR Digest

AUGUST 24, 2024

No organization is entirely free of polarizing workplace conversations. Some of these controversial conversations have to do with differing views on the work itself, but the most heated discussions usually arise from conflicting personal beliefs that make it into the workspace. In most cases, workers know not to bring up polarizing issues within the workplace or broach topics that are too sensitive to discuss offhandedly during a 10-minute work break, but even the most careful employees slip up

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Workers' Compensation

AUGUST 24, 2024

On August 22, 2024, Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari of New Jersey signed legislation to increase the attorney fee cap in workers' compensation cases from 20% to 25%. This change amends the existing statute R.S.34:15-64, which had remained unchanged since 1927. The new law, S2822/ A3986, acknowledges the evolving complexity of workers' compensation cases and the additional responsibilities attorneys now face.

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