Most states, including New York, have distracted driving laws that address the use of cell phones behind the wheel. Fines and points are assessed for talking on a handheld phone, using email or texting features, taking photos or playing games — just about anything you’d do with a smartphone, besides talking hands-free, is prohibited. Handheld […]
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits for Workers’ Compensation in New York
A rehabilitation program is designed to assist an individual who has sustained some type of injury in reaching maximum medical improvement. The goal of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is to help an injured/disabled individual return to work. In the event that an individual is injured at work and is unable to return to his or her […]
Occupational Diseases and Illnesses
An occupational disease or illness refers to any disease that arises from exposure to a risk factor while at work or while participating in a work-related activity. Employees who sustain an injury, or contract a disease or illness that is directly related to their employment are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. How Workers Contract […]
New York Workers’ Safety: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the government agency tasked with ensuring that employees are provided a safe work environment. Employers are required to comply with all the OSHA standards that relate to their particular industry. In addition, employers must abide by the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act. This clause requires […]
New York Workers’ Compensation Rights: Returning to Work
You suffered an injury at work. You’ve been off work for a few days or weeks to recoup. You aren’t sure when you should go back. It’s not an uncommon situation for people to feel they must go back to work immediately for fear of losing their job. Luckily, you have rights that protect you. […]
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