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Increase to Minimum Weekly Benefits

On September 6, 2023, Governor Hochul signed S01151-A/A02034A into law. The Bill takes immediate effect. The new law addresses the minimum amount awarded to claimants on a weekly basis. Since 2013, the minimum rate for claimants receiving weekly...

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Schedule Loss of Use Rules Revised by Court of Appeals

Workers’ Compensation Law § 15 (3) provides a schedule of permanent disability applicable to limbs, including arms and legs. Arms and legs are unique because each of those limbs has two constituent joints. Arm schedules are awarded for permanent...

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