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New York Workers' Compensation Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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New York<\/span> workers’ compensation<\/span> is a state-mandated, no-fault<\/span> insurance program that provides cash benefits and medical coverage to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. Administered by the New York<\/span> Workers’ Compensation<\/span> Board<\/span>, this coverage pays for reasonable healthcare<\/span> expenses and replaces up to two-thirds of an employee’s average weekly wages<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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People get hurt at work. It happens. Most workplace injuries<\/span><\/a> are minor, and the employee is out for only a short time. When the accident is more serious, the worker may require significant medical treatment<\/span>. In that case, they can file a workers\u2019 compensation claim<\/span>.<\/p>\n

If your employer and their workers\u2019 compensation <\/span>insurance<\/span><\/a> carrier<\/span> approve your claim, they’ll cover your\u00a0medical expenses<\/span>. Depending on how long you\u2019re unable to work, you may also receive replacement wages. You\u2019ll continue to receive workers\u2019 compensation benefits<\/span> until you recover or reach \u201cmaximum medical improvement.\u201d<\/p>\n

This article examines and explains how workers\u2019 compensation<\/a> works in the state of <\/span>New York<\/span>. It also discusses the types of benefits you\u2019ll receive and what happens when your workers\u2019 comp<\/span> claim ends.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve suffered a workplace accident or occupational illness and your employer has denied your workers\u2019 comp<\/span> claim, consider seeking legal advice<\/span> from an experienced New York<\/span> workers\u2019 compensation<\/span> lawyer<\/a>. They\u2019ll review your case and fight to get you the benefits you deserve.<\/p>\n

Who Is Eligible for Workers\u2019 Compensation in New York<\/span>?<\/h2>\n

Almost all workers are eligible for workers\u2019 compensation in New York<\/span>. New York<\/span> workers\u2019 compensation<\/span> laws<\/span> require that all employers with at least one employee maintain workers\u2019 compensation coverage<\/span>. This applies to companies with full-time<\/span> and part-time employees<\/span>. Even seasonal workers qualify.<\/p>\n

There are exceptions to this rule. Certain categories of workers are not entitled to workers\u2019 comp<\/span> benefits<\/a>. People who fall into the following categories do not qualify for workers\u2019 compensation in New York<\/span>:<\/p>\n