New York Teachers Return to Work Amidst COVID As teachers, administrators and staff return back to work this fall many are wondering what their legal rights are, should they be exposed to COVID-19. Schools will be the latest establishments to open their doors and many feel that there is much [...]
COVID-19 & Workers’ Compensation: If there is a Second Wave, Exposure Reports & Diaries! By: Sean Patrick Riordan, Esq. The horrendous effects of COVID-19 have impacted every aspect of our lives. New Yorkers have dealt with unfathomable death, illness and the substantial economic impact of this pandemic during the past [...]
Support New York Workers' Compensation Legislature Dear Valued Client, As you know, it is our mission to ensure that workers in New York State have the protections they need and deserve in the event of a workplace injury. There are several bills in the New York State Legislature that will [...]
COVID-19 Effects on Workers’ Compensation Industry While much remains uncertain in the Workers’ Compensation world, the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board has reported that the cost of COVID-19 claims on the NY Workers’ Compensation system originally predicted may be less in reality. Using data from the New York Workers’ [...]
NY Governor Signs COVID-19 Death Benefit Bill for Municipal Employees Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law a new measure providing death benefits to the families of frontline workers who lost their lives fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in New York. The bill, S.8427/A.10528, establishes a COVID-19 death benefit for the [...]
Will New York Provide Workers’ Compensation for Essential Employees Positive for COVID? In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts are wondering what capacity Workers’ Compensation may play in the aftermath of essential workers testing positive for the virus. Traditionally, Workers’ Compensation is an insurance policy that covers medical treatment [...]
Update on Social Security Offices from Commissioner "Earlier this week, The White House issued national guidance regarding Opening Up American Again. We are evaluating this information as it relates to our agency and are continuing to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation across the nation. In fulfilling Social Security's mission, when [...]
COVID 19: How Essential Employees can Protect Their Legal Rights in the Event They are Symptomatic or Test Positive If you are an essential employee and become symptomatic or test positive for COVID there are several steps that you should take in order to protect your legal rights. There are [...]
COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries By Joseph Abrahams, Esq. The treasury department has recently created a new web site that allows eligible individuals who do not normally file tax returns, such as Social Security and SSI recipients, to register for the $1,200 [...]
COVID-19 New York’s Paid Family Leave Response In response to the Coronavirus Governor Andrew Cuomo has enacted a bill that will provide employees with guaranteed sick leave and job protection should they need to take time from work due to necessary quarantine. The bill will expand upon New York’s Paid [...]
