NJ Workers Compensation: Supporting Workers for Over a Century

Workers compensation, sometimes called simply ‘workers comp’, is a type of insurance designed to make sure workers of all industries and their families are taken care of after an accident at work. The NJ workers compensation program was one of the first in the country. It has being serving employees of the Garden State for more than 100 years.

New Jersey first enacted workers comp in 1911. As a bustling industrial state, injuries and deaths at the workplace were not uncommon, unfortunately. The sad part is that during the early 1900s, employees for the most part received no medical benefits or wages after being injured. Families were not even giving financial help after losing someone they loved.

Governor Woodrow Wilson, who would one day become the President of the United States, came up with the workers’ compensation statute. It was one of the first non-temporary measures in the country created to assist workers. In fact, many believe New Jersey’s plan was the model the rest of the country followed later on. A century later, employees continue to depend on these benefits during difficult times.

Does your business have NJ workers compensation insurance? Even if your company only has a couple employees, you may still be required to carry it by law. Avoid any unnecessary fines and fees by ensuring your coverage is in place. Request a free quote for your business today. With Reiner Insurance, you can get the coverage you need with our help. Contact us today for more information!

 

 

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