Recent Court Rulings on Workplace Injuries: Martinez and Gunness Cases
With the start of this week, we’re already a few days late digging into the Appellate Division’s workers’ compensation cases from last week. Better late than never, right? Usually, though some chefs may disagree with cooking thyme… …still there? Ok, forgive me. Back to business… Grasping the Legal Cases When it comes to workers compensation, […]
Legislation S.6635/A.5745: Taking the Stress Out of Mental Stress Claims
Introduction to the New Law Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an important new law, S.6635/A.5745, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. This legislation is designed to make it easier for employees in New York State to file mental stress claims through workers’ compensation. The new law aims to remove the significant barrier that […]
Navigating Work-Related Injuries: Insights from Recent Cases
Happy Friday the 13th everyone! Did I wait until today to publish this edition of the newsletter so I could start with that fun intro or is it just a happy (or scary?!) coincidence? I guess we’ll never know. We have some new subscribers so, before I get into this week’s cases, I wanted to […]
Labor Market Attachment: When Job Hunting Becomes A Legal Battle
You might have noticed that your inbox has been suspiciously free of newsletters from me lately. No, I haven’t forgotten about you. The truth is, I’ve been a bit of a multitasking magician. Between working full time, raising three kids, and taking a bar exam in another jurisdiction, things got pretty intense. Why on earth […]
October 24, 2024 Case Analysis Report
Welcome to your October 24, 2024 edition of Workers’ Compensation Insights! You may have noticed that I did not send a newsletter out last week. I had some family matters to attend to which required all my attention. But, not to worry. You didn’t miss anything. The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division Third Department […]
Injured at Work? Key Case Insights to Keep You Educated
Today the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division Third Department knocked it out of the park with nine cases related to workers’ compensation issues. Below I broke down the cases I believe to be the most interesting, relevant, and educational for you. So, without further ado, let’s get into it. Getting injured at work can […]
Workers’ Compensation Case Review
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Fall season so far. After a dry, desolate summer devoid of cases involving workers’ compensation issues, the Third Department has finally released not only one, but four new decisions involving workers’ compensation! Is Halloween coming up or the holidays?! So if you’re busy carving your plain, old Fall pumpkin into […]
The Not-So-Happy Hour: Workers’ Compensation in Unlikely Places
Good Sunday morning, everyone! I hope you’re as excited as I am about this rare weekend update. After an entire summer devoid of workers’ compensation issues, the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division Third Department seemingly unboxed their warmest Autumn sweaters, ordered in their favorite Pumpkin Spiced beverages, and finally issued a decision involving everyone’s […]