New York Workers Compensation Board News

N.Y. Appellate Ruling Opens Door For More Work-From-Home Injury Claims

A ruling by a New York appellate court could bring more workers’ compensation claims by work-from-home employees by removing strict compensability standards established last year by the state Workers’ Compensation Board. The 3rd Judicial Department of the Supreme Court Appellate …

Officials Urge 9/11 Responders to Enroll With N.Y. Workers’ Comp Board

Elected officials and union activists in New York are urging Sept. 11 responders to sign up for New York worker compensation benefits. They say that those who worked around the World Trade Center site should enroll with the state Workers …