In New York State Workers’ Compensation, awards are given for permanent impairment to extremities known as schedule loss of use (SLU) awards. These SLU awards are calculated following examinations of the injured workers using...more
On September 6, 2023, Governor Hochul signed new legislation (S1161-A/A2034-A) implementing a near doubling (initial 83.33% increase) of the state’s workers’ compensation minimum weekly benefits - marking a substantial change...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
In March 2020, many employees began working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, many New York employers were wondering how the more lenient Workers’ Compensation Law would be applied to claims if an employee...more
With corporate offices physically closing and countless employees now working from home due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many New York employers are wondering how the more lenient workers’ compensation laws will be applied to...more
New York’s 2017-2018 Executive Budget, enacted effective April 10, 2017, included significant reforms to the Workers’ Compensation Law (WCL). This update discusses the Board’s implementation of the prescription drug...more
General Municipal Law (GML) § 207 is a statutory benefit provided by municipalities to employees such as police officers, sheriffs, corrections officers, and firefighters injured in the line of duty. Police officers,...more