It’s no surprise that a workplace injury or occupational disease, like one that is life-threatening, can have a significant emotional impact on a worker. For example, losing an arm or a leg in an industrial accident, or getting terminal lung cancer from toxic exposure...
Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Won For Injured New Yorkers
Return to Work Programs
What is a Return to Work Program?
As an injured or ill worker, you understand the challenges associated with filing a workers’ compensation claim. You have to live on less income. You worry about returning to work. And, you may be concerned about losing your job if your absence is too long. In this...
Importance of a Solid Return to Work Program
The New York Workers' Compensation Board has a clear message for New York employers: Return to Work (RTW) programs are the best way to manage costs and recovery after work-related injuries. Companies big and small must pay attention to safety and the overall costs...