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The appellate court affirmed the trial court's determination that ISS, a New Jersey employer, must provide workers' compensation insurance for all its employees, including those working overseas, under the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Act.
ISS v. Department of Labor: Court Summary
What Happened
International Schools Services, Inc. (ISS), a New Jersey-based company, disputed whether it had to provide workers' compensation insurance for employees working outside the United States. The company argued that overseas workers fell outside New Jersey's insurance requirements.
What the Court Decided
The appellate court sided with the Department of Labor, upholding the original trial court's ruling. The court determined that ISS must provide workers' compensation insurance to all its employees, regardless of whether they work in New Jersey or overseas.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling protects employees who work abroad for New Jersey companies. Workers' compensation insurance covers medical expenses and lost wages if someone is injured or becomes ill due to their job. The decision ensures that geographic location doesn't strip away these protections. Employees working overseas for U.S.-based employers now have clearer rights to the same safety coverage as their domestic counterparts.
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