Critical Updates to NY Workers’ Compensation: “No‑Touch” Law, Medicare MSA Shift & Rate Change
New York’s workers’ compensation landscape is evolving rapidly this summer. Three significant changes—enforcement of the “No‑Touch” law, a CMS policy shift on Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs), and new compensation rate updates—are reshaping workplace protections, employer obligations, and claimant benefits. “No‑Touch” Law Protects All Workers Effective as of June 5, 2025, New York’s “No‑Touch” law prohibits unwanted physical […]
New York Workers’ Compensation Transforms: TDI Reform, Mental Health Coverage & Medical Access
After decades of stagnation, New York workers’ comp is entering a transformative era. With TDI reforms on the horizon, mental health now recognized, and medical access improved, it’s time to unpack what this means for injured workers. 1. TDI Reform: Finally Catching Up Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) hasn’t budged from $170/week since 1989, leaving New […]
New York Disability Shakeup: Why TDI Reform and Telehealth Matter in Workers’ Compensation
New York faces growing pressure to modernize disability support. With TDI stagnant at $170/week and Assembly inaction, injured workers struggle. Meanwhile, crucial clarifications—like permanent telehealth coverage—are quietly improving care. As we track workers’ compensation trends, we see a balancing act between policy inertia and necessary change. 1. TDI Overhaul: Financial Relief That Meets Today’s Needs […]
What You Need to Know About New York Workers’ Comp: May 29, 2025 Case Updates
Good morning and happy Thursday everyone! It’s been a while since my last update. I’ve been busy with some big things like setting up my social media and a few little things on the side like practicing law and raising three incredibly energetic children that leave me an exhausted crumpled mess at the end of […]
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 […]