Concerns submission of testimony in workers' compensation claims.

This bill (S 3144) allows workers' compensation claimants and employers to submit testimony via video, phone, deposition, or sworn affidavit instead of appearing in person at hearings, when approved by a judge of compensation. It directly affects workers filing claims, their attorneys, and employers in New Jersey when disputes involve jurisdiction, liability, or disability extent. The key provision requires "good cause" and mutual consent from both parties to use alternative testimony methods. This change streamlines the process without altering the legal standards for approving settlements or determinations.