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Attacks On Service Workers

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

Working in customer service is not for the faint of heart. Retail clerks and fast food workers are fearing for their lives as attacks on service workers rise. And we’re not talking about verbal attacks. Yelling, screaming, and cursing at workers is nothing new for customers. Now they’re getting even more aggressive and resorting… Read More »

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Dangers Of Microstress In The Workplace

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

We all know about stress. Stress manifests in many ways, making you feel exhausted, anxious, uncertain, and even depressed. But what about microstress? What is it and how does it affect you? Microstress refers to small, often unnoticed stresses that accumulate throughout daily life. Unlike major life stressors such as job loss or significant… Read More »

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Insurer, Contractors Allege Fake Construction Accidents

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

Whenever there are insurance or government payments or benefits involved, there are bound to be misinformation, lies, and scams. This is common with workers’ compensation. Many employees claim to be injured at work in order to get paid time off work. A huge fraud scheme of this nature happened in New York. A construction… Read More »

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Man Killed By Equipment At Construction Site

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

Cities often need more buildings to support a population, especially in New York, so construction is a necessity. However, building a structure requires materials, tools, and equipment. These factors can all be dangerous for the workers. Unfortunately, a construction worker was recently killed while working on a construction site. The fatal accident occurred on… Read More »

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Woman Denied Extreme Financial Hardship After Workplace Injury

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

Suffering a workplace injury can be devastating. You’re not only injured but also losing money from not being able to work. At what point does it become an extreme financial hardship under state law? New York law is unclear in this regard. A case from 2010 was denied for extreme financial hardship due to… Read More »

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Man Killed After Being Trapped In Machine

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

Nobody wants to die at work. Not many people expect to, but it happens. Sadly, a New York man was killed while working at a paper company. The 42-year-old man was killed after he was trapped in a compactor on September 18. The Milton man became trapped in the machine while working at Cottrell… Read More »

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New York Bill To Provide Warehouse Workers With Protections

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

In 2022, New York passed the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. Also known as the 2022 WWPA, this law requires covered companies to disclose production quotas to warehouse workers. It also prohibits quotas that would prevent employees from taking breaks as well as retaliation against employees who do not meet an undisclosed quota. This law… Read More »

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FedEx Worker Not Entitled To Compensation For Repetitive Injuries

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

When a person is injured in a New York workplace, they are entitled to compensation (except in a few exceptions). This is true even for repetitive injuries that lead to cumulative trauma. However, proving this can be quite the challenge. That’s because there is so much fraud when it comes to government benefits. People… Read More »

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Workplace Injuries And Illness Increasing In New York

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

If you live in New York, working in the public sector is the place to be. Better pay and benefits, more safety. Safety is the big one. Trying to make a living in the private sector is not easy. Not only are there financial considerations but also physical ones, as going to work is… Read More »

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Understanding Workers’ Compensation When Working From Home

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

When the COVID pandemic hit the United States in 2020, companies started allowing employees to work from home temporarily in order to prevent the spread of the deadly disease. Some people had to go back to the office after the restrictions were gone, but many continued to work from home. Many people enjoy working… Read More »

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