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Chili's shooting survivor battles NYS Workers Compensation Board For Telehealth Access

May 20, 2022, 5:59 PM

Thu May 19 2022 - The woman who survived the 2018 killings at the Chili's restaurant in DeWitt says she's come a long way, thanks to therapy and medications. But she has a major bone to pick with the New York State Workers' Compensation Board, and she's not alone. Jessica Saum says the Board…

Op-Ed | New York’s injured workers need support

Sep 23, 2021, 5:30 PM

New York’s injured workers have long had to deal with a confusing system to find solutions that meet their needs. Further complicating matters, the Workers’ Compensation Board has continued implementing new rules and regulations that put injured workers into uncomfortable and risky situations during…

Take Action! Pass A1220-A/S1024

May 13, 2021, 5:47 AM

Injured workers shouldn’t have to prove loss of wage-earning capacity. A1220-A/S1024 would ensure injured workers have security!

Working New Yorkers are the backbone of New York's economy.

Apr 13, 2021, 5:38 AM

Working New Yorkers are the backbone of New York's economy. New York was the first state to adopt workers’ compensation and was once a national leader in protecting the rights and interests of workers injured on the job. Today the New York workers’ compensation system is broken.

Albany Bill: A3671/S845 To Gurantee Every Injured Worker a Hearing

Apr 8, 2021, 8:19 PM

Injured workers are not guaranteed a hearing by the Workers Comp Board, making it hard for them to receive benefits. Bill A3671/S845 would require a hearing for every case.