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Albany Bill: A3671/S845 To Gurantee Every Injured Worker a Hearing
Apr 8, 2021
New York State injured workers are not guaranteed a hearing by the Workers Comp Board, making it hard for them to receive benefits. Bill A3671/S845 sponsored by Assembly Woman Pamela Hunter and NYS Senator Andrew Gounardes would require a hearing for every case. The bills are currently in committee in both the NYS Assembly and the NYS Senate respectively.
Specifically from S845:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this bill is to ensure that injured workers receive adequate due process and access to benefits. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1: Amends subdivision 1 of section 20 of the workers' compen- sation law to require the Workers' Compensation Board to hold at least one hearing for every claim.
Both bills can be viewed in their entirety from the links below.
NYS Assembly Bill A3671 | NYS Senate Bill S7850
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