How New York Labor Laws Protect Injured Workers

How New York Labor Laws Protect Injured Workers

Every state has very specific labor laws. They govern how employers can treat and interact with employees. It is important to know that these laws are in place to ensure employees are safe on the job. Even when they are in place, and a company works hard to ensure they are maintained, accidents can happen. When they do, the employer may be responsible for any losses the employee incurs. As an employee, it is important that you know what your rights are.

If you’ve suffered any type of loss while on the job, it is important to work with an experienced personal injury attorney. You also need to act quickly to ensure your rights are protected. Let the team at Siler & Ingber, LLP help you.

Most Common Workplace Injuries in New York

You do not have to have one of the most dangerous jobs in New York to experience loss. It can happen at nearly any place of employment. Some of the most common injuries and illnesses to happen in New York workplaces include the following:

  • Sprains and strains make up a large portion of these incidents. They often come from heavy lifting or twisting.
  • Fractures and broken bones are common especially as a result of falls.
  • Cuts and lacerations to various degrees, often from equipment or instruments, are common.
  • Bruising and contusions often occur from falling objects.
  • Traumatic injuries such as falls from high heights are another key area of concern.

Other injuries that can occur include heat burns, chemical burns, amputations, tendinitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Because there are so many risks at any job, New York’s labor laws are in place to help you. These laws are designed to do several things:

  • They establish how work tasks are to be done to minimize the risk of injury or illness.
  • They provide employers with rules related to how to compensate employees in a fair manner.
  • They outline steps employers must take when someone suffers a loss.
  • They also determine who can work for a company, as well as how employers must avoid discrimination.

These laws are extensive and in place to minimize your risks as an employee. Yet, accidents and mistakes happen.

Know Your Rights After an Incident Occurs

There are two key areas to focus on here. First, you have rights under the state’s laws regarding injuries. This falls under the state’s workers compensation laws. Second, you have the right to protection after a labor law violation.

What are the labor laws that are in place to help you as an employee? The Department of Labor for New York State lays out each one of these laws. You can view more information about each one at the website. Some key areas to look into include the following:

  • Wage and hour laws
  • Farm labor laws
  • Nursing mothers and their rights on the job
  • Child labor laws
  • Payment in the form of tips and reporting requirements
  • Professional employer organizations
  • Overtime laws
  • Payment laws including deductions

If you feel you have suffered any type of loss in these areas – whether it is due to the way you were treated or paid or to an injury, it is important to seek out help immediately.

How to File a Claim for Labor Law Violations and Losses

If you suffer an injury at work, your first step is to request to file a workers compensation claim. It is not as simple if you suffer a labor law violation, though. When this occurs, you should address the management or business owner, but if your needs are not met, you should seek out the support of an attorney.

An attorney will help you to file a grievance against the company so that you can be fairly compensated for your losses. For example, you may not have been paid overtime when it was owed to you. We can help you prove your case and then help you file a claim with the employer for those losses. It’s critical to have a legal team behind you through this process.

Trust an Injury Attorney to Help You File and Fight for Your Claim

When you are hurt on the job, for any reason, it is important to report this to your employer right away. Even if the employer takes steps to file a claim, you will still want to hire an attorney to ensure you get all of the compensation owed to you. That’s where we can help you.

At Siler & Ingber, LLP our team has workplace injury attorneys in New York that can offer you a free case review. Let’s talk about your case and find out if you need to file an additional claim. With over 20 years of experience and an aggressive win record, you can count on our team to help you through this process. Call us now for a free case review at 877-718-6079, or provide us with more information online.

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