N.J.S.A. 34:15-49.1 — Referees designated judges of compensation

34:15-49.1. Referees designated judges of compensation Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 34:15-49 to the contrary, referees of formal hearings in the Division of Workers' Compensation who have been so employed for a period of 10 years or more and who have been attorneys at law of this State for a period of 10 years or more, are hereby designated judges of compensation and shall commence service as judges of compensation upon the effective date of this act at the first step in salary range 39 of the appropriate compensation plan adopted by the Civil Service Commission in accordance with chapter 8 of Title 11 of the Revised Statutes. L.1981, c. 353, s. 1, eff. Dec. 26, 1981.

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