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What Is The Paid Family Leave Act?

If you or your loved ones have a severe medical emergency, you may need to request some time away from work. However, handling the situation can take longer than your company’s sick or personal lea... Continue Reading

Can You Quit Your Job While On Workers’ Compensation?

When you’ve suffered workplace injuries, you might wonder if it’s worth staying in your current position. There are many reasons employees are forced to make that difficult decision, from a hostile... Continue Reading

Can High Blood Pressure Be Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?

High blood pressure (officials known as hypertension) is an extraordinarily common condition that affects millions of American workers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that... Continue Reading

COVID Status Guide for Workers in New York and Long Island

We are now entering the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, the pandemic and the government and private sector responses to it have drastically reshaped our lives in ways big an... Continue Reading

Dispelling New York Workers’ Compensation Myths

Most are familiar with the workers’ compensation system. You suffer an injury on the job that prevents you from working and your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance pays for your medical bil... Continue Reading

Does Workers’ Comp Cover Commute Injuries on Long Island?

Long commutes are among the most commonly cited frustrations among workers, but they can also be among the most dangerous. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were a total of ... Continue Reading

What to Know if You’ve Suffered a Workplace Injury

Workplace accidents and injuries are more common than most think; however, that does not prevent people from being surprised and confused when it happens to them. If you have been injured in a work... Continue Reading

Protecting Injured New York Workers

New York Workers’ Compensation Alliance is a statewide coalition of injured workers and stakeholders dedicated to protecting the rights of those injured under the New York State Workers’ Compensati... Continue Reading

Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Workers’ Compensation in Long Island

Applying for workers’ compensation benefits is not as simple as filling out a form and submitting it. The application process requires that you follow certain procedures, submit the proper evidence... Continue Reading

COVID-19 In The Workplace II

The Covid-19 Virus has presented an extraordinary challenge for the working people of New York. Especially hard hit are those who provide essential services; healthcare workers, transportation wor... Continue Reading