Dear Madam or Sir: Had you been paid some wages by the Employer before the payments started by the Carrier? Had the Carrier paid you; if so,...

Lawyer is willing to commit fraud for me to save my house, what should I know?

Dear Madam or Sir in Manhattan who used to have a Lawyer: If your lawyer commits fraud, he is going to lose his license and will be no good to...

Can a company remove a worker from a department she been working in for 16 years because of the other workers perception?

Dear Sir: Whether your understanding of what is going on is correct or not, the Company has a right to fire you for no reason, just as you have...

Work restrictions when returning to work from sugery last year.

Dear Madam or Sir in Peekskill where the WCB building is yellow: You should keep working if you can; you will receive less money in compensation...

In 2007, I was working for a car wash company. I was struck by a car and nearly crushed.

Dear Madam or Sir in the Bronx: This happened nine years ago and you never filed a workers' compensation claim? There is a two year "statute of...

FMLA and workers compensation

Dear Madam or Sir in Kingston: With respect to FMLA, we'd suggest you adhere to Mr. Fusco's advice. However, if you are actually able to...

II was working an a car wash I get hit very bodily by car, do I entitled to No-benefits also?

Dear Madam or Sir in the Bronx: You are entitled to and should apply for Workers' Compensation. There should be a "poster" displayed with the...

When do I need to file a compensation claim with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board?

Dear Madam or Sir You have two years to file a formal claim (C-3 form you can get from WCB web site). You should inform your employer within...

Issue with Worker Comp. Carrier Question

Dear Madam or Sir in Jamaica: No you cannot sue. You can write to the WCB and say your payments are being paid late and you want a monetary...

Dear Madam or Sir in Yonkers: A 50% Schedule Loss of Use, (if that is what your doc says) means an award for 102.5 weeks, minus what you have...