In the recent appellate division case of Kehoe v. Ultralum the court outlined New Jersey worker compensation death benefits for common law marriages. The Judge of Compensation denied petitioner’s application for benefits as decedent’s surviving spouse under N.J.S.A. 34:15-13(f), because she was not lawfully married to decedent at the time of his death through a…
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2022 changes to New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9.
This memorandum addresses the scope of New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9,summarizes the 2022 amendments to that statute, identifies the effective date andapplicability of those amendments, and outlines practical implications forregulated professionals and licensing boards. Background N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9 is part of New Jersey’s professional and occupational licensinglaws administered under Title 45. The statute governs disciplinary and…