NJ Workers Compensation Rates 2026: Benefit Chart and Insurance Costs
Quick Answer New Jersey’s 2026 workers’ compensation weekly benefit rates increased even though employer insurance premiums went down. The maximum weekly benefit rate rose to $1,199 for injuries on or after January 1, 2026, up from $1,159 in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This affects two different groups:…