New Jersey Statutes
§ 34:15-39 — Agreements and releases invalid
New Jersey·Title 34 LABOR AND WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
No agreement, composition, or release of damages made before the happening of any accident, except the agreement defined in section 34:15-7 of this title shall be valid or shall bar a claim for damages for the injury resulting therefrom, and any such agreement is declared to be against public policy. The receipt of benefits from any association, society, or fund to which the employee shall have been a contributor shall not bar the recovery of damages by action at law or the recovery of compensation under article 2 of this chapter (s. 34:15-7 et seq.).
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Nearby Sections
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§ 34:15-1
Employees' right to recover for negligent injury; willful negligence as defense; jury question§ 34:15-10
Employment of minors§ 34:15-100
Medical reports§ 34:15-101
Penalty for noncompliance§ 34:15-102
Rules and regulations; agreements filed§ 34:15-103
Short title§ 34:15-104
Definitions.§ 34:15-105
Workers' compensation security fund.§ 34:15-107
Contributions to the fund.§ 34:15-11
Termination of contract§ 34:15-111
Payment of claims; application; recovery.§ 34:15-117
Insolvency of carrier; notice to Division of Workers' Compensation; report of conditions.§ 34:15-12
Schedule of payments.