Health always comes first. That is why the law in New York allows you to take time off work while you recover from your work-related injuries. Once you heal, your employer may ask you to return to work. However, your boss is not the one who decides when you are...
Workplace Accidents
How much time do you have to file a worker’s comp claim?
Some workplace injuries come with immediate pain and signs of injury, but others may take time before a person notices them. How long do you have to file a claim? Chron breaks down deadlines for filing worker's comp claims. Determine how much time you have left to...
How do you handle workplace accidents?
Accidents can happen without any warning, no matter how much preparation and work you put into the safety of your workplace. While you cannot prevent all accidents, however, you can still work to ensure that the damage they have remains minimal. One of the best ways...
How does proper ergonomics help reduce injuries?
Office workers may not realize they are at risk for work injuries just like any other profession. The reason is the risks are quite different than those in a more physical occupation or one where work requires equipment and factory machinery. If you work in an office,...
Determining whether you are an independent contractor
When you sustain an injury while you are working, you may assume that workers' compensation will cover your medical expenses. After all, most companies in New York must carry workers' compensation insurance to cover injured employee claims. If your employer says that...
Temp workers face many safety issues
The job market in America is in recovery. Even so, there are many New Yorkers unable to find full-time employment or who are between jobs. When this happens, they may consider temporary work to make a living while they wait for something better to come along. A lot of...
3 ways to prevent common workplace accidents
Preventing workplace accidents is a top priority in most New York organizations. Even when managers do not prioritize this for philanthropic reasons, they may fear the legal and economic impact on a company. Whatever their reasons, there are easy steps a manager can...
How can trenches be made safer?
Enhancing the safety of workers in construction trenches and excavations should be a top priority for New York contractors since an unsafe trench can cause serious injury and possible loss of life. The main hazard of a trench is a cave-in, a situation where trench...
Enacting safety protocols can reduce “Fatal Four” injuries
New York construction projects improve infrastructure and benefit millions of people each year. Unfortunately, treacherous conditions make the sites dangerous for those that work there. The team at , has experience handling workplace injury...
Teachers and work-related accidents
Our blog has addressed many different types of workplace accidents that shatter the lives of hard-working people. However, it is critical to remember that people employed in any field may be hurt while performing their job duties. Some people may think about...