Workers Compensation Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements – NJ
NEW JERSEY
Must Employers Maintain Records of Accidents or Injuries?
Yes
Must Employers Report Injuries?
Yes, all injuries resulting in 7 or more days lost from work.
When Must Report be made?
Immediately on employer’s knowledge of the accident. Second report should be made 3 weeks after the accident.
Penalties for Failure to Report
Not less than $10 nor more than $50 per violation.
Penalties for Failure to Carry Insurance
Penalties up to $5,000, additional penalty of up to $5,000 for period of more than 10 days. If determined employer knowingly or deliberately provide protection, a stop-work order requiring the cessation of all business operations of that employer at every site at which the violation occurred may be issued.
Citation to Authority – Click link to view statute:
Notification of employer
Penalties to failure to carry insurance
First report
Penalty for noncompliance