Todd Jones

Under S.6635/A.5745: Where a [worker] files a claim for mental injury premised upon extraordinary work-related stress incurred at [work], the board may not disallow the claim upon a factual finding that the stress was not...more Key Takeaways - A recent update from the New York Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) may impact your exposure when accepting claims without liability under Section 21-a. For many of our clients, this may increase indemnity...more Key Takeaways - A recent update from the New York Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) may impact which form you use when requesting a hearing to reduce or address rates Effective July 3, 2023, Forms C-25 and C-27 have...more Key Takeaways - There’s been a significant increase the last month in Section 32 Agreements disapproved, or to which revisions have been demanded, due to a general release or resignation attendant  to same. Until...more