The use of alcohol can help liven up social situations and ease anxiety in some people. However, when it is abused it can have a number of negative effects on the drinker’s personal and professional life. Drinking in excess or at the inappropriate time can greatly affect an employee’s job, from productivity to the denial of workers’ compensation benefits for…
All workers in New York are at risk for some type of workplace injury or illness over the course of their lifetimes, but some industries and jobs pose a higher risk than others. Being aware of what causes the most injuries can help employers and employees take steps to prevent harm. However, if an employee does get hurt there is…
Depression is a serious problem that affects a number of people in New York. One of the consequences of depression is an increased risk of injury in the workplace, which can result in more workers’ compensation claims. As a result, it is important that workers with depression get the help they need so it does not lead to additional issues…
After being injured on the job, you rely on your employer’s workers’ compensation policy to account for medical expenses, lost wages and many other expenses. But what if you find out too late that your employer is not actually covered by workers’ compensation insurance? Is there any action you can take to recover damages under New York law, or are…
You never expect your little tyke’s talent act to make it big, but when it does you may find yourself dealing with far more than just managing your child’s mental health and well-being while dealing with the stresses of being a performer. A great deal of paperwork and protections are required to ensure that child performers do not work undue…
When we think of workers’ comp, we tend to think of accidents and injuries, such as a broken leg, a concussion, severe burns. It also encompasses injuries acquired over extended periods of time, such as hernias, from overexertion; carpal tunnel syndrome, which many cashiers and date input workers suffer from; and deafness caused by factory noise. Covered illnesses But workers…
While you never want to end up out of work and dealing with chronic pain after a workplace injury, you have the protection of workers’ compensation to ensure your recovery, chronic pain, or disability do not leave you destitute, while providing options to relieve your suffering. However, with New York’s medical marijuana laws, you may find a doctor prescribing you…
Those who have suffered a work injury, whether mental or physical, may be afforded additional workers’ compensation protections other than those offered by the state of New York under the ADA. The ADA, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, has, since 1990, existed as a civil rights and liberties law that, according to the EEOC website, offers protections to citizens…
Workers’ compensation benefits are available for employees suffering all sorts of on-the-job injuries. These traditionally include such things as back pain (from repetitive motion trauma), broken bones, falls, crush injuries and occupational illnesses like cancer caused by chemical exposure. What some people might not realize is that people hurt in work-related Staten Island car crashes might also be eligible for…
If you work in New York, you have heard of OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA defines, monitors, and enforces workplace health and safety standards, including imposing penalties on employers who fail to comply with those standards. But if you have been injured on the job in an unsafe situation, how do OSHA violations tie into workers’…
One of your greatest fears on the job in any New York workplace may be developing a chronic illness due to exposure to substances in your environment. You worry that every cough, tickle in the back of your throat or shortness of breath may be occupational asthma. Occupational asthma can arise from a number of circumstances, and we at understand…
When a trench wall collapses on a construction site in New York, damage can result to equipment, supplies and personnel. At times that damage can end in catastrophic injury to workers, or even death. Yet determining liability in a trench collapse can be tricky, when a number of conditions and variables could have led to the collapse. Trench walls may…
