Workers Compensation

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    Work Related Shoulder Injuries in NY

    Posted at: 8/20/2026 10:00 AM

    Shoulder injuries are common workplace injuries that can affect your ability to work, perform everyday activities, and earn a living. A shoulder injury can happen because of a specific workplace accident, such as a fall or lifting injury, or develop over time from repetitive work activities. Work-related shoulder injuries can range from strains and sprains to rotator cuff tears, tendon injuries, dislocations, fractures, and other conditions that may require surgery or extended treatment. If

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  • I Work Two Jobs. Will Workers' Compensation Count Both?

    Posted at: 7/27/2026 10:40 AM

    Many New Yorkers work more than one job. You may have a full-time position during the week and a second job on weekends, pick up per diem healthcare shifts, drive for another employer, or work two part-time jobs to make ends meet. If you're injured at one of those jobs, you may assume your Workers' Compensation benefits are based only on the wages you earned from the employer where the accident happened. In some cases, that isn't true. New York Workers' Compensation law may allow your benefi

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    NY Workers' Comp Light Duty and Return to Work: A Guide for Injured Workers

    Posted at: 7/20/2026 9:00 AM

    Quick Answer: What Happens With NY Workers' Comp Light Duty? Under New York Workers' Compensation law, light duty means your treating physician has cleared you to return to work with specific physical restrictions, and your employer may offer a modified position within those limits. If your employer makes a valid light-duty offer and you refuse it without a medical reason, the Workers' Compensation Board may reduce or suspend your lost wage benefits. Your treating doctor's written restrictions,

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  • Healthcare Workers

    Workers' Compensation for Nurses and Healthcare Workers in New York: What You Need to Know

    Posted at: 7/20/2026 9:00 AM

    Healthcare workers dedicate their careers to caring for others. But the physical and emotional demands of the job also make nurses and other medical professionals some of the workers most at risk for on-the-job injuries and occupational illnesses. Whether you work in a hospital, doctor's office, nursing home, rehabilitation center, urgent care, home health agency, or as a traveling nurse, a workplace injury can interrupt your career and your income. Understanding your Workers' Compensation rig

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  • MCV Law Supports New York's Workforce

    Posted at: 6/10/2026 11:00 AM

    MCV Law is proud to share that Partner Christopher Stringham recently spoke at the NYS/PEF Health and Safety Conference, held on May 11–13. As part of a presentation on Unknown Substance Exposures in Correctional Facilities within the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Chris discussed the Workers' Compensation implications for employees who may be exposed to hazardous or unidentified substances while performing their jobs. Workplace safety is a critical i

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