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Presumptive Evidence Of Causation In Workers’ Compensation ClaimsRelated To World Trade Center Rescue, Recovery And Cleanup Operations                Article 8-A of the New York Workers’ Compensation Law (WCL) provides protections for employees and volunteers who develop a qualifying condition related to hazardous exposures that occurred during participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery or clean-up operations following the terrorist [...]

For nearly two decades, the TSFFM has provided academic scholarships for the children of workers who were permanently disabled or died as the result of occupational injuries and illnesses.To be eligible for a TSFFM scholarship you must be nominated by a school official and meet the following criteria:Is a resident of New York State enrolled in an accredited program in higher education at a New York State public or private institution;Is in good academic standing;Demonstrates financial need; [...]

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EMPLOYER MANDATED COVID-19 VACCINES & BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR INJURY AND ADVERSE REACTIONS            During the past week, New York Gov. Cuomo has announced that New York State government employees will be required to either receive one of the available Covid-19 vaccines or be subject to weekly Covid-19 testing[1]. He has also, while acknowledging that he lacks the authority to compel compliance, strongly encouraged private employers to take the same [...]

Leaves Of Absence For New York State Agency Employees Injured By Assaults At WorkCertain employees of New York State government agencies work in extremely dangerous environments, including but not limited to employees of the Department of Corrections and Community Service (DOCCS), Office of Family and Children Services (OFCS), etc. Not infrequently, employees who work in these environments are injured as a result of physical altercations. Injuries sustained during such incidents can lead to [...]