Category Archives: White Plains Workers Compensation Lawyer
Did The Employee Make A False Statement?
Many insurers will try to avoid paying out workers’ compensation claims. One way in which they will do so is by trying to prove that the injured employee made false statements in order to obtain benefits. A workers’ compensation board in New York decided that an employee did not make false statements, and an… Read More »
Empathy And Workplace Injuries
Dealing with a workplace injury can be hard for the victim. They often have to jump through a lot of hoops in order to get the compensation they deserve. Their employer may not file a workers; compensation claim correctly or maybe even argue about filing one in the first place. Or maybe the claim… Read More »
Do You Need Workers’ Compensation For Contractors?
There are two main types of workers: employees and contractors. Employees work directly for the company. The business provides them with equipment and they work a set schedule. Employees have taxes deducted from their paychecks. Contractors, on the other hand, work on a freelance or contract basis. They provide their own equipment and work… Read More »
Seamstress Receives Workers’ Compensation For COVID-Related Injuries
COVID became rampant in 2020, to the point where schools and many businesses closed down. Four years later, Americans are still getting COVID. Many people are getting it from co-workers. When this happens, what are their options? Can they receive workers’ compensation benefits? A recent decision in such a case says yes. A seamstress… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Benefits Increase For 2024
Nobody wants to get injured at work. A workplace injury can be serious in nature and cause a person to miss a lot of work. This means they won’t be earning any money, yet their medical bills will be piling up. Under New York’s workers’ compensation law, a person who is injured in a… Read More »
NY Woman Fined For No Workers’ Comp For In-Home Nurses
As a company, when you hire someone as an employee, you often have to have workers’ compensation insurance for them under state law. But there is where things become murky. What if you are an individual using in-home care? Do you have to have a workers’ compensation policy in place for the nurses? The… Read More »
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits In New York
As a worker, you may know that you may be entitled to compensation if you become sick or injured while on the job. But do you know the processes and what to expect? The process of getting workers’ compensation benefits can be confusing. The laws vary by state. Your compensation is based on your… Read More »
“Freelance Isn’t Free Act” Signed Into New York Law
Many people enjoy doing freelance work. They work on the projects they want, use their own equipment, and set their own hours. Sure, you often have to hustle to get jobs, but if you get regular jobs, it can be a nice alternative to working 9-5 in an office. However, one of the biggest… Read More »
More Employees Suffering Workplace Illnesses And Injuries
When the COVID pandemic came to the United States in March 2020, it forced a lot of companies to work from home and help prevent the spread of the deadly disease. Having workers at home also reduced the risk of workplace injuries. Many companies started mandating return to work last year. As the number… Read More »
How Employers Can Promote Workplace Safety
Nobody wants to work in an unsafe environment, but safety is not always a priority for employers. Millions of workplace accidents happen every year in the United States. While accidents are decreasing, they can still happen. Employers need to be mindful of this. Not only are employees paying the cost with injuries and disabilities,… Read More »