New Jersey Workers Comp 2026
Max weekly benefit: $1,099, waiting period 7 days, replacement rate 70%.
Official Source
New Jersey Division of Workers Compensation
https://www.nj.gov/labor/workerscompensation/Last verified: 2026-03-21
2026 update synced: max weekly cap 1099, minimum 275, waiting period 7 days.
Legal Readiness Snapshot
Operational target: immediate employer notice and claim setup before first payable week; verify statutory notice limits with state agency.
New Jersey filing statutes vary by claim type and procedural posture. Use the official agency source before submission.
- First report of injury form (New Jersey agency format)
- Initial treating provider note with work-status restrictions
- Average weekly wage evidence (pay stubs or payroll summary)
- Incident narrative with date/time/location and witness data
- Employer/carrier claim number and correspondence log