Clinton Township Newsletter

2 3 j a n u a r y 2 0 2 3 M a n S I o n I n M ay 2 0 2 3 p l e D g e S S u p p o r t f o r I n S t I t u t e o f B I o S k I l l S t r a I n I n g a n D I n n o v a t I o n a t M o r r I S t o w n M e D I C a l C e n t e r The Women's Association for Morristown Medical Center is pleased to announce that proceeds from its 20th Mansion in May 2023 Designer Showhouse and Gardens to be held at Three Fields in Mendham Borough will support the expansion and modernization of the Institute of Bioskills Training and Innovation (IBTI) at Morristown Medical Center. Morristown Medical Center, rated the number one hospital in New Jersey for the fifth year in a row according to U.S. News & World Report, has retained its high level of patient care by continually innovating and teaching medical staff the most advanced medical developments. Established in 2005, the IBTI offers physicians, nurses, medical students and other health professionals a safe and controlled environment in which to practice clinical procedures without risk of patient harm using simulation training. Now nearly two decades old, Morristown Medical Center's bioskills lab will be upgraded to ensure its team of health care professionals has access to the most modern technology and training resources. "We are grateful to the Women's Association for choosing to support our efforts to update and expand the Institute of Bioskills Training and Innovation as part of our unwavering commitment to provide the safest and highest level of care to our community," said Trish O'Keefe, PhD, RN, president, Morristown Medical Center, and senior vice president and chief nurse executive, Atlantic Health System. "Having the ability to offer the most advanced simulation training for our medical teams continues to be paramount for our highly skilled professionals and ultimately for our patients." Mansion in May is the signature fundraiser for WAMMC, generating more than $12 million since its inception in 1974 for Morristown Medical Center. Three Fields will join the list of majestic estates hosting Mansion in May and will be open to the public from May 1 to May 31, 2023. Tickets for private tours and general admission will be available for purchase online beginning February 1, 2023. For more information about WAMMC, visit: www.WAMMC.org. t h e h C Q u I l t I n g g u I l D The Hunterdon County Quilting Guild will have their meeting January 20, 2023 at 9:30 am via Zoom. Elizabeth DeCroos from Ontario, Canada will be our presenter and her topic will be Pojagi, which is the ancient Korean textile art of making wrapping cloths. We'd love to welcome new members at our Zoom meetings, workshops and lectures! Visit our website at: https://hcquiltingguild.wixsite.com/ hcquiltingguildfor additional information and our schedule of meetings and events, or email us at: hunterdoncountyquiltingguild@gmail and consider joining our guild. We look forward to hearing from anyone interested in becoming a member! Combined, Anthony P. Kearns and Victor A. Rotolo have been serving the local community for over 60 years. Call Kearns Rotolo today 908.534.7900 to discuss any legal situation confronting you. Your half-hour consultation is free of charge! Their attorneys and staff are ready to serve your legal needs. Kearns Rotolo Law . 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com a r e r e M o t e w o r k e r S C o v e r e D f o r o n - t h e - J o B I n J u r I e S ? Just a few short years ago, working remotely was a concept available to a small segment of the workforce. Then the pandemic hit, and the concept gained more widespread acceptance by both employers and employees. • About 26% of U.S. workforce was remote in 2022. • One in five New Jerseyans worked from home in 2021, ranking the State eighth in the country for the most remote workers. Thanks to advances in communications and technology systems, this trend isn't expected to reverse anytime soon. While both businesses and workers can acknowledge some advantages to this arrangement, remote work does raise questions about employee protections. One such question relates to Workers' Compensation coverage; namely, can a remote employee file a claim for a work-related injury in New Jersey? The short answer is yes, remote workers are entitled to the same protections as on-site employees. The question, however, is complex and presents certain challenges for the remote worker. While New Jersey requires employers, with few exceptions, to carry Workers' Compensation Insurance for all employees, on-site and remote, the requirement does not pertain to independent contractors. Understanding the worker's role within the company—employee or independent contractor—is the first challenge. To avoid companies misclassifying their workers to save money, New Jersey law states that a judge and not the employer determines this classification based on certain specified factors. Another challenge for remote workers is proving their injury or illness is job-related without the benefit of witnesses. This is easier to prove if the company has clearly defined work hours or requires employees to log into certain company-sanctioned programs. The employee then needs to show that the injury occurred during these hours or while logged in. Sometimes, a simple job description is proof enough that the injury is work-related, especially concerning repetitive stress injuries (RSIs). Whether working from home or on-site, if you are injured or fall ill on the job: • Seek immediate medical attention. • Report the incident — in writing — to your employer. • Consult a Workers' Comp lawyer to help you navigate the complexities of your situation. Have a safe 2023! – Victor Rotolo 502 U.S. 22 Lebanon, NJ 08833 908∙534∙7900 www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com Tony Kearns and Vic Rotolo Working Together to Protect What's Important to You

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