As of January 1, the Workers’ Compensation Board has implemented new changes to attorneys’ fee request. Previously, there was no specific methodology for the award of attorney fees, and granting a fee ...

Our responsibility is to ensure that case handling reflects the rules and timelines currently in effect so claims can be ...

Nearly 16 years ago, Greg Cody, an eighth grade social sciences teacher, injured his right shoulder while breaking up a fight between students at school. The Massapequa Park resident said he needed ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

The New York State Workers Compensation Board has sued Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign — Friends of Kathy Hochul — for failing to pay a $50,000 fine for not carrying employees’ insurance coverage. The ...

The workers' compensation assessment rate for New York has been lowered for 2025, resulting in an estimated $191 million in potential savings for employers, according to state officials. The ...

“Workers’ compensation law involves specific procedural rules that can affect eligibility and benefits,” said Brian Mittman, ...

January 12, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. announced the release of an updated informational ...