The Third Department Appellate Division —for the first time—held that an employee was not covered by a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) policy because she was not a leased employee. In Brown v. Buffalo Transportation,...more
In New York workers' compensation, there are many presumptions that come into play in favor of a claimant and in favor of applying coverage from an insurer. One of the steadfast principles in favor of this is the idea that an...more
1. WCL § 2(15): Occupational Disease - “The Nature of Employment” -
Matter of Renko v. NY State Police, 185 AD3d 1198 (3d Dept 2020) -
• Facts: Claimant, an auto body mechanic, alleged that he developed prostate cancer...more
Chartwell Law's Adam T. Devine, Esq. and Jason D. Lewis, Esq. present this informative webinar addressing the fundamentals of New York workers’ compensation and cover:
• The claims process including initiation of a claim and...more