New Jersey § 34:15-120
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-120, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:15-120.
a. After an award has been entered against an employer for compensation under any
provision of the workers' compensation law, R.S. 34:15-1 et seq. , and the Director of the Division of Workers' Compensation has filed an order for
payment of compensation and assessments with the Clerk of the Superior Court pursuant
to section 12 of P.L. 1966, c. 126 ( C. 34:15-120.3 ) as a result of the employer's failure to provide lawful compensation, the claimant
may apply to the Commissioner of Labor for compensation from the “uninsured employer's
fund” in accordance with the procedures established by the Commissioner of Labor pursuant
to section 16 of P.L.1966, c. 126 ( C. 34:15-120.7 ). b. The Commissioner of Labor is charged with the conservation of the assets of the
“uninsured employer's fund.” Notwithstanding the provisions of any other section of this act, no payments shall
be made from the fund except upon application to and approval by the commissioner . Review of any decision by the commissioner shall be in accordance with R.S. 34:15-66 . c. The Commissioner of Labor shall have the authority to establish rules for the review
of claims against the “uninsured employer's fund” and hire and reimburse medical and
other expert witnesses that are necessary to a proper conservation and defense of
the moneys in the fund. d. Upon being notified by the Commissioner of Labor that a decision of the commissioner
regarding claims against the “uninsured employer's fund” is being appealed pursuant
to R.S. 34:15-66 , the Attorney General, or his designee, shall defend the fund. e. The Commissioner of Labor may also employ such employees as may be required to
maintain and conserve the “uninsured employer's fund,” and may also employ legal counsel
to represent the fund and conduct investigations on behalf of the fund.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:15-120
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-120 cover?
Section 34:15-120 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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