There is no denying the fact that using heavy equipment allows construction workers to provide high quality work, all in an efficient manner. Unfortunately, there are times when this type of equipment causes an accident.Did you know that accidents associated with...
Month: March 2017
Common dangers faced by all hospital employees
People go to hospitals for treatment and healing, yet these facilities can be quite hazardous for those who work there. New York doctors and nurses face a myriad of potential hazards and threats to their own health and safety, even while they provide care and...
What is the best way to treat a lower back injury?
Have you suffered a lower back injury on the job? Have you come to realize that this will keep you out of work for the time being? If you find yourself in this position, there are a few important things you need to do.First and foremost, don't delay in receiving...
Should federal contractors have to disclose safety violations when bidding for jobs?
Congress doesn't think so. What are the implications for workers?Monday night, Congress voted along party lines to eliminate the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Rule, a federal rule created by the Obama administration. The regulation on the chopping block limits...
Your right to walk: protect yourself after a pedestrian accident
In New York, walking is a way of life. Walking is a major form of transportation for New Yorkers, and if you choose to travel by foot, you have the right to do so safely and without the fear of unnecessary risks. When pedestrians suffer injury in accidents involving...
Understand the process of getting workers’ compensation
If you are injured on the job, nothing is more important than your health. This means receiving immediate medical care, while also understanding the treatment plan you should follow in the days, weeks, and months to come.With the help of your medical team, it's your...
¡CELEBRE LAS PEQUEÑAS EMPRESAS DE NY Y MANTÉNGALO LIBRE DE MULTAS DE LA JUNTA DE COMPENSACIÓN DE TRABAJADORES!
Los hombres y mujeres con negocios pequeños en la ciudad de Nueva York son héroes empresarios que hacen una contribución vital a nuestra economía. Antes de solicitar el estatus de empresa, o otra condición de negocio, solicitantes...
CELEBRATE NY’S SMALL BUSINESSES AND KEEP THEM FREE FROM WORKERS COMP PENALTIES!
New York's small business men and women are hero-entrepreneurs who make a vital contribution to our economy. Before applying for corporate status, or other business status, people are given very little, if any, information about workers' compensation and workers' comp...
A mental condition keeps me from working. What should I do?
Struggling with a mental condition or social disorder can impact various areas of your life, including your ability to do your job or secure employment in New York. If you are currently unable to work because of recent struggles involving a mental condition, or you...
Your risk of repetitive stress injury in the workplace
You may assume that the only time you would be eligible for workers' compensation benefits would be if you suffered an injury in a workplace accident, but that is not the case. In reality, any New York worker who experiences repetitive stress injuries because of his...