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New York Enacts New Law for Workers Facing Job-Related Mental Injury

Under S.6635/A.5745: Where a [worker] files a claim for mental injury premised upon extraordinary work-related stress incurred at [work], the board may not disallow the claim upon a factual finding that the stress was not...more

Form Filing Update: NY WCB Distinguishes Between TTD and PPD Benefits

Key Takeaways - A recent update from the New York Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) may impact which form you use when requesting a hearing to reduce or address rates Effective July 3, 2023, Forms C-25 and C-27 have...more

Canadian Wildfire Smoke and Potential Workers' Compensation Claims

Key Takeaways - Smoke from the Canadian wildfires are likely  to result in workers’ compensation claims linked to smoke-related injuries Compensability should focus on how much an employee’s work increases the exposure to...more

Workers’ Compensation Board Further Scrutinizing Section 32s with Releases and Resignations

Key Takeaways - There’s been a significant increase the last month in Section 32 Agreements disapproved, or to which revisions have been demanded, due to a general release or resignation attendant  to same. Until...more

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