The term "disability" can encompass a wide variety of physical and mental disorders. Some people in New York have disabilities that are so debilitating that they are unable to work on a daily basis. However, there are others who may be able to adjust to their...
Workers’ Compensation
Are workers’ compensation changes on the way?
Most of our readers in New York know that the workers' compensation system is in place for those workers who suffer injuries or who contract illnesses on the job. Injured or ill workers who are unable to return to work while they recover may be eligible for these...
Common frustrations for people seeking worker’s compensation
You have been injured on the job in New York state, and now you are seeking worker's compensation. The process can be frustrating, so knowing what other people have gone through may help you feel less alone. Your first claim has been denied You did everything...
OSHA’s sad litany: year after year, same dangers confront workers
Falling from a scaffold or ladder is a constant danger for any employee who routinely works at height. We all know that, of course: It is patently obvious, and something that needs to be rigorously safeguarded against.Then why isn't it? Officials from the federal...
Do I get permanent workers’ comp benefits if I have a permanent disability? Probably not.
One question we commonly get from seriously disabled workers is whether their workers' compensation benefits will continue indefinitely if their injury is permanent.Unfortunately, the answer to this question is not always good news for New York workers suffering from...
Not everyone is covered by workers’ compensation in New York
While workers' compensation is in place in New York to assist an injured worker who suffered a workplace accident, there is occasionally confusion as to who can and cannot receive benefits through the law. In some instances, a person might not be aware that he or she...
Loophole gets some companies out of paying workers’ compensation
Over the past few decades, the New York economy has changed in many ways. People have gone from working at a business their entire adult lives to changing jobs with more regularity. It is often unlikely that any employee stays with the same employer from the time he...
Are security guards at risk of injuries on the job?
When people think about jobs that include providing security to people and property, the first occupation that comes to mind may be police officer. However, many jobs have security as part of their job description. Private security guards are used in many New York...
Worker in picket line hit by police officer
Workers in New York can get injured in a variety of situations. There can be risks inside a workplace, a lapse in judgment or heavy machinery that cause injuries. These injuries can happen because of the worker themselves or because of coworkers. The employer’s...
The importance of hazard classification
Many New York workers work with substances that may be hazardous to their health. In these workplaces, workers may be exposed to many risks as a result of these chemicals. While it may seem like these chemicals should be removed from the workplace, that is not always...