Women account for only 10 percent of construction workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But that includes administrative and office workers; the ratio of women actually in the field is significantly less — in some disciplines, as low as 3.4 percent. Other trades have a similar gender imbalance. Women are: 5.7 percent of […]
New York Workers’ Compensation Rights and Benefits for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 30 million American adults. Though there are more than 100 types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is responsible for between one third and more than one-half of all cases. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage between the joints begins to break down. Cartilage is a flexible, connective […]
What Are My Rights After I Got Spinal Stenosis from a Work Injury?
There are more than 200,000 cases of spinal stenosis in the United States each year. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal column that results in pressure on the nerves and resulting discomfort. It most commonly occurs in the neck (cervical stenosis) or in the lower back (lumbar stenosis). Though some are born with […]
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 […]