Beryllium Exposure Standard Enforcement Delayed Until May 2018 Beryllium Exposure Standard Enforcement Delayed Until May 2018 Jon / Thursday, March 15, 2018 2869 The Trump Administration has yet again delayed the implementation of a stricter standard for occupational exposure to beryllium. The new date for enforcement is May 11, 2018. Read more
Sweeping Changes to NJ Workers’ Compensation Proposed Jon / Thursday, March 1, 2018 2577 The recently published report from Gov. Pat Murphy's transition team calls for sweeping reforms of the state's workers' compensation system. Read more
Can the Workers’ Compensation System be Vaccinated Against Influenza? Jon / Thursday, March 1, 2018 2412 This flu season has been epidemic. It has severely affected the occupational health network and created challenges not foreseen by the crafters of the 1911 workers’ compensation act(s). Read more
Infancy Does Not Toll Workers’ Compensation Claim Jon / Thursday, March 1, 2018 2417 Unlike a civil action, Workers’ Compensation claims must be filed within the procedural limitations of the NJ 2-year statute of limitations and are not tolled by infancy. Read more
FDA approves first blood test to evaluate concussions in adults Jon / Thursday, March 1, 2018 2161 Medical providers will have a new tool to diagnose concussions since as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today permitted marketing of the first blood test to evaluate mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), commonly called a concussion, in adults. Read more
Preventing Occupational Disease: NJ Governor Murphy Supports a Fracking Ban Jon / Thursday, March 1, 2018 2288 The State of New Jersey now supports a ban on fracking. NJ Governor Pat Murphy recognized the health and environmental consequences of using this process to explore and mine for natural gas. Read more
Jon Gelman Rated "Superb" by Avvo Jon Gelman Rated "Superb" by Avvo Jon / Tuesday, August 8, 2017 23977 Jon L. Gelman has received the top rating of "Superb" from Avvo. The rating indicated a perfect score in: experience, industry recognition and professional conduct. Read more
Hot Topics in Workers' Compensation Law 2017 Seminar Hot Topics in Workers' Compensation Law 2017 Seminar Jon / Tuesday, August 8, 2017 2779 Hot Topics in Workers Compensation Law 2017 Seminar Wednesday, September 27, 2017 5pm-8:35pm Read more
NJ Workers' Compensation Benefits Increase in 2018 Jon / Sunday, July 9, 2017 4397 Maximum NJ Workers' Compensation Benefits in 2018: $903 max weekly and $214. min. Read more
Gelman on Workers' Compensation Law is Now Available on PROVIEW™ as an eBOOK Edition Jon / Sunday, July 2, 2017 8936 Now you can have Now you can have Workers’ Compensation Law, 3d (Vol. 38-39A, NJ Practice Series, available conveniently on your mobile device. Read more