How to File a NY Workers’ Comp Claim: The C-3 Form Step-by-Step
The NY Workers’ Comp C-3 form is the document that puts your name, your injury, and your claim into the Workers’ Compensation Board’s system. Without...
What to Expect at a NY Workers’ Comp Board Hearing
A NY Workers’ Comp Board hearing is scheduled when the insurance carrier disputes some part of your claim rather than approving it as filed. The...
I Work Two Jobs. Will Workers’ Compensation Count Both?
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...
NY Workers’ Comp Light Duty and Return to Work: A Guide for Injured Workers
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...
Workers’ Compensation for Nurses and Healthcare Workers in New York: What You Need to Know
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...
Maximum and Minimum Weekly Benefit Rates Increase for 2026–2027
Each year, the Workers’ Compensation maximum and minimum benefit rate increases to reflect changes in statewide wage data. These updates play an important role in...
Do I Have to File for Workers’ Compensation in New York?
If you’ve been injured at work, one of the first questions you may have is whether you actually need to file for Workers’ Compensation. In...
Injured Working in Manufacturing Jobs in New York? Know Your Rights
Manufacturing and industrial workers help keep New York running. From assembling products and operating heavy machinery to packaging materials and maintaining equipment, these jobs require...
Winter Hazards for HVAC Technicians: What Injured Workers Need to Know About New York Workers’ Compensation
When temperatures drop in Central New York, HVAC technicians become some of the busiest and most essential workers on the road. Emergency heating failures, frozen...
Delivery Drivers & Workers’ Compensation in New York State
As the holiday season approaches, the demand for delivery services surges, and with it, the number of delivery drivers on the road. Whether delivering packages,...
Reasons People Avoid Filing for Workers’ Comp — and Why You Shouldn’t
When you get hurt at work, filing a Workers’ Compensation claim should feel like the natural next step. After all, Workers’ Comp exists to cover...
Occupational Hearing Loss and Workers’ Compensation in New York
If you work in construction, manufacturing, transportation, or another noisy industry, you may spend your days surrounded by loud tools and machinery. Over time, this...