Employers in the restaurant and catering industry have a responsibility to comply with New York state’s safety standards to ensure a working environment safe from hazards such as heat, dangerous machinery and chemicals. However, sometimes injuries in the workplace arise from more unusual and uncontrollable combinations of circumstances. When is an injury an occupational one and there fore deserving of…
Independent research has proven that, in the past, New York’s workers’ compensation structure neither provides a positive medical benefit or timely payment to injured workers. Quick delivery of workers’ compensation benefits, however, causes employers to incur fewer costs than those associated with delayed payments. Not to mention, prompt payment is obviously helpful for the injured worker. Unfortunately in New York,…
“Through the 2013 Business Relief Act, the state is providing a practical and affordable way for thousands of businesses to meet their responsibilities so that injured workers can receive the compensation they deserve,” said New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday, Dec. 20. Gov. Cuomo was talking about how the Business Relief Act would help pay for workers’ compensation claims…
Employees suffering from work-related injuries or illnesses may be eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits. However, many claims are denied initially due to a variety of reasons, which in turn requires many to go through an often lengthy appeal process in order to receive the benefits they need and deserve. A qualified Workers’ Compensation attorney can help establish your claim properly,…
Establishing and filing your Workers’ Compensation claim can be a daunting task, especially if you are inexperienced in such matters. In fact, many claims get denied because they are not built properly, a task an experienced Workers’ Compensation attorney can help you with. Consulting with an attorney prior to submitting your claim has several benefits, including: Legal Expertise An attorney…
