Learn the basics (1)
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Employment Law Handbook for Non-Lawyers
If you have legal questions about your rights at work, this handbook can help you! Content Detail
Advocates for injured workers (1)
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What is the Advocate for Injured Workers?
Information from the NYC Department of Labor on the Advocate for Insured Workers, whose job is to help injured workers with problems that come up when applying for Workers Compensation. Content Detail
Disability (1)
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Disability Benefits (Off-the-Job Injury or Illness) - Common Questions
Explains disability benefits for off-the-job injury or illnesses such as pregnancy and auto accidents. Content Detail
Worker's compensation effect on benefits (1)
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How Workers' Compensation And Other Disability Payments May Affect Your Benefits
If you receive Social Security Disability Benefits, this fact sheet can tell you how other benefits, such as Worker's Compensation, can affect the amount of benefits that you will receive. Content Detail
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Information about on-the-job injuries (2)
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On the Job Injury
Detailed information about Workers' Compensation Law in New York State. Click on each topic to learn more. Content Detail
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On the Job Injury: Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Chances of Receiving Full Benefits Under New York State Workers' Compensation
Information about Workers Compensation Content Detail
Worker's compensation (4)
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A Guide to Workers' Compensation in New York
Summary outlining many of the workers' compensation benefits and answering some basic questoins about Workers' Comensation Law. Content Detail
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Applying for Workers Compensation Benefits
How to apply for Workers Compensation, as well as other steps to take if you are hurt or become ill because of your work. Content Detail
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Workers' Compensation (On-the-Job Injury or Illness)
Detailed information about New York State's Workers' Compensation Law for on-the-job injury or illness. Click on each topic to find out about who is covered, the amount of benefits, how to file a claim, hearings and appeals and much more. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
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Workers' Rights to Compensation
The answers to questions about your rights to benefits, and what steps to take, if you become ill or disabled from your work. Also included are addresses and telephone numbers for Workers Compensation offices in each county. Content Detail
Worker's compensation for Volunteers and 9/11 workers (1)
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Volunteer Firefighter's and Ambulance Worker's Guide to NYS Benefits
This guide is about the Volunteer Firefighters’ and Volunteer Ambulance Workers’ Laws, which give cash benefits and/or medical care for volunteer members who are injured or become ill in the line of duty. Content Detail
