Brittany Atkinson

Brittany Atkinson

November 08, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Terminating Employees With Workers' Compensation Claims

Employers must tread carefully to avoid allegations of retaliation or wrongful termination, which can easily lead to additional legal challenges. Understanding the interplay between workers' compensation laws and employment law is critical.

By Brittany Atkinson and Robert J. Baker

8 minute read

May 19, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

How NJ Is Handling the Legalization of Marijuana in the Workplace

When medical marijuana became legal in New Jersey, employers and insurance carriers were struggling to figure out their rights and obligations to an injured worker who was prescribed marijuana to treat a work-related injury.

By Brittany Atkinson

8 minute read

October 08, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Cross-Jurisdictional Issues That Arise When NJ Residents Work Out of State

Issues that arise out of cross-jurisdiction claims are frustrating for all parties involved but especially for the employer, as it increases potential exposure because now the employer is subject to laws in more than one state.

By Brittany Atkinson

8 minute read