We live in a motorized world. Few would want it any other way. Tasks that took hours or days by muscle power alone take minutes or seconds with the many gas- and electric-powered hand tools. As with any advancement in technology, efficiencies come at a price. For...
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Things employers do to skirt workers’ comp requirements
If your employer or supervisor takes a cavalier attitude toward rules and regulations, it could be a sign of trouble ahead. Disregard for the law could have implications if you suffer a work injury and seek the workers' compensation benefits to which you are entitled....
Can I get workers’ compensation if I’m older than 65?
If you are doing work for a for-profit business and getting paid for it, New York Workers' Compensation Law says you are eligible for benefits if you are hurt on the job. It does not matter how old you are. Perhaps a better way of asking the question in the title of...
What happens with my claim if my employer goes out of business?
Regular readers know we stress the importance of reporting all workplace injuries. As we noted in a previous post, state law requires workers to notify employers about injuries as soon as possible after they occur. Filing a claim for workers' compensation benefits, if...
The 10 most dangerous jobs in America
There are many ways to gauge workplace risk. On-the-job dangers come in many forms and can cause a host of injuries, illnesses, or even fatalities. Regardless, workers are entitled to protection by workers' compensation. Many government and insurance entities keep...
Can a workers’ comp settlement be garnished?
Workers' compensation benefits are not a financial windfall. Part of the purpose of workers' comp is to ensure that workers injured on the job don't pay out of their own pocket for the medical treatment they need to recover. The other key element of workers' comp...
Can remote employees collect workers’ compensation?
In this technological age, many employers now support arrangements that allow their employees to work from home. This opportunity to work remotely from home raises the question in the title of this post. Remote employees seeking workers' compensation need to...
New York State takes workers’ compensation fraud seriously
Fraud can be found in a number of factual situations, against a number of involved parties. The New York State Workers' Compensation Board has an Office of the Fraud Inspector General. This office investigates any allegation by any party against the workers'...
If hurt in a fight at work, can I get workers’ compensation?
Civility is an important element of a productive workplace. To foster an appropriate environment, employer policies often ban certain behaviors, such as foul language and physical violence. Policies, however, do not always prevent bad behavior. If a fight or...
My workers’ compensation claim was denied. What now?
New York law requires that nearly all employers provide workers' compensation coverage for their employees. Yet this does not mean every workers' compensation claim is accepted. Many workers' compensation administrators accept claims, but the reality is that sometimes...