Category: Employee Rights

Construction is an inherently dangerous business that often requires the use of heavy machinery, power tools, scaffolding, hoists, and other equipment. New York City construction workers are put in hazardous conditions every day. The precarious nature of construction work means employers and site operators should be extra vigilant regarding safety protocols and standards on the […]

If you are injured at work in the state of New York, you can collect workers’ compensation benefits. The benefits should cover your medical expenditures and you may also receive disability income. You can receive these benefits for a long period of time after you make your initial claim, until you recover from your injuries. […]