New Jersey § 34:15-147
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-147, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:15-147.
a. Following a work-related injury, an employer shall provide a hiring preference
to an employee who has reached maximum medical improvement and is unable to return
to the position at which the employee was previously employed for any existing, unfilled
position offered by the employer for which the employee can perform the essential
duties of the position. b. For purposes of this section, “ employer ” means an employer who employs at least 50 persons, but shall not include a contractor
as defined in section 3 of P.L.1999, c. 238 ( C.34:11-56.50 ). c. Nothing in this section requires an employer to create a new position to accommodate
an employee who cannot return to the employee's former position following a work-related
injury despite reaching maximum medical improvement or requires an employer to remove
another employee from an existing and filled position that would be suitable for the
injured employee. d. This act shall not apply to athletes employed by professional sports teams. e. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or affect any right of an
individual with a disability to a reasonable accommodation under the “Law Against
Discrimination,” P.L.1945, c. 169 ( C.10:5-1 et seq. ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:15-147
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-147 cover?
Section 34:15-147 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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