Some of the highest numbers of work injuries and fatalities since 2007 were reported in 2019. Data may suggest employers are failing to address safety issues. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 2.8 million nonfatal injuries among American workers in...
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Workers’ Compensation
Nonprofit organizations and workers’ compensation
New Yorkers have workers’ compensation available to them for illnesses and injuries that relate to their jobs. Although these benefits are a legal requirement for employers, do they depend on an entity’s status with the IRS? Some organizations register as a nonprofit...
What kind of progress are you achieving with your recovery?
Recovering from a work-related injury is a process that may include unanticipated complications. As such, recovering workers’ compensation benefits for the full extent of your injury can sometimes prove challenging. Ultimately, a workers' compensation claim must be...
What do reports suggest about construction safety?
With warm weather drawing to a close in northern states, contractors can anticipate a decrease in heat-related injuries. The inherent risks of construction work, though, remain abundant. A new study reflects workplace injury trends over the past 10 years for those who...
Swollen wrists and workers’ compensation
Many workers are familiar with the pain, numbness and loss of strength related to carpal tunnel syndrome. However, other wrist injuries can also stem from repetitive motion. Doing the same thing time and again can strain your muscles, ligaments and tendons. In some...
How can I get workers’ compensation?
If a workplace illness or injury raises questions about whether you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, you probably already sought medical attention. Your employer should already be aware of your condition and will cover your time away from work. What might a...
What should I know about the workers’ compensation process?
Employees throughout New York can file a workers’ compensation claim for injuries suffered on the job. Even if you know there are benefits available, though, you might have some questions about getting what you need. Workers’ compensation benefits won’t automatically...
Summer jobs: you need the money, but are you safe?
As a high school or college student, earning extra cash over the summer might be the only way for you to afford your tuition, books and social events. Many of these seasonal positions are outdoors, such as for landscaping, waterparks, fairs and camps. You might enjoy...
Does compensation for a workplace injury depend on status?
Immigrant employees work alongside American citizens in virtually all professions across the United States. As such, documentation shouldn’t affect the benefits available through an individual’s job. Federal and state labor laws prohibit discrimination at work. For...
What if I’m injured while driving for work?
Not all workers complete their job duties in an office. Delivery drivers, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and law enforcement officers, among others, spend a high percentage of each workday behind the wheel. Those whose jobs require spending a significant amount...