Category Archives: White Plains Workers Compensation Lawyer
Mental Health Issues Now #1 Workplace Injury
If you’ve ever held down a job, you know that work can be very stressful. But how bad is it really? Apparently, chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout are so pervasive nowadays that mental health issues are now considered to be the top injury in the workplace. Toxic workplaces are no longer just a buzzword;… Read More »
New York Schools Must Have Workplace Violence Prevention Plans In Place
When we go to work, we expect to be safe, for the most part. However, things have changed in the past decade or so. There are threats everywhere. Even in the nicest neighborhood, you could get shot at while walking down the street. The same goes for work. You could be a teacher at… Read More »
NY’s Workers’ Comp Benefits Contributing To Staffing Shortages, Fraud
New York offers a decent workers’ compensation program for those who are injured in the workplace, but is it too good? The state inspector general says that the lost wage benefits available to corrections officers are motivating them to engage in fraud. The state inspector general compiled information about the benefits into a report…. Read More »
Extreme Heat Leads To More Workplace Injuries In New York
Hotter weather may be good for a day at the beach, but for New York workers, the rise in temperatures often means more illnesses and injuries. When the temperature hits 85 degrees, New York City workers are 7% more likely to be injured in the workplace. When temps reach 95 degrees, the likelihood of… Read More »
Guide To Workers’ Compensation Settlements
When you are injured in the workplace, you can often receive workers’ compensation benefits to help replace income. The average cost for a workplace illness or injury claims is $41,353. However, the amount you can expect to receive can vary, based on the cause of the injury, the cause of injury, and the affected… Read More »
What Benefits Are Available If Your Spouse Dies At Work?
When we say goodbye to our husband or wife as they leave for work, we expect that they will return home later that day. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. Accidents happen often in the workplace. Sometimes they result in minor injuries. In some cases, though, they result in fatality. Learning that your spouse… Read More »
Workplace Injuries Among Farm Workers
There is one important type of worker that ensures you get food on your table every day: farm workers. These workers spend long hours caring for crops. They ensure fruit, vegetable, and nut trees and plants are watered thoroughly and picked when ripe. These people work hard but don’t always get treated fairly. This… Read More »
Lawmakers Considering Bill To Allow Sexual Assault Workers’ Comp Claims
Even though many companies mandate training on harassment in the workplace, sexual assault is still a common issue. In fact, statistics show that more than half of women in the workforce have experienced it at some point. Although anyone can be a victim, women are much more likely to be affected. Victims in New… Read More »
How Worker Misclassification Affects Workers’ Compensation, Other Benefits
With freelancing and contract work on the rise in recent years, many employers are taking advantage of this. They are hiring more contractors to do work. But the problem is that these workers are being treated as employees. Misclassification of workers is increasing as companies forego hiring employees and instead hire independent contractors for… Read More »
Amazon Cited For Unsafe Conditions
Employers must ensure that employees work in safe environments. They must remove hazards from the workplace if possible and provide appropriate safety training and aids for workers. Many employers don’t follow these rules, though. They do what they can to cut corners, causing employees to suffer serious injuries or even death.Federal safety inspectors recently… Read More »