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New York’s Exclusivity Doctrine
New York’s Exclusivity Doctrine

State Snapshot BASIC RULE  Workers' compensation is the sole remedy for employees who suffer injuries or illnesses that arise out of and in the course of employment. N.Y. Workers' Comp. Law § 29(6).  This means […]
Was Garage Foreman’s Workplace Auto Wreck Key to Indefinite Leave?
Was Garage Foreman’s Workplace Auto Wreck Key to Indefinite Leave?

What Do You Think? A recent federal case addressed whether medical leave is a reasonable accommodation under the ADA when an employee doesn't say when he's returning. The case involved a city garage foreman who […]
Pennsylvania’s Exclusivity Rule
Pennsylvania’s Exclusivity Rule

State Snapshot BASIC RULE  Worker’s compensation is the sole remedy for employees who suffer injuries in the course of employment. 77 P.S. § 481(a).  This means that the employee (or, if he dies, his dependents) […]
Could Worker Glued to Cell Phone during FMLA Leave Sue for Retaliation?
Could Worker Glued to Cell Phone during FMLA Leave Sue for Retaliation?

What Do You Think? A recent Illinois case involving a city worker who was seen socializing and making cell phone calls when she was supposed to be caring for her ailing father highlights the importance […]
Could Sonographer Collect Benefits after Traumatizing Exposure to Man’s Genitals?
Could Sonographer Collect Benefits after Traumatizing Exposure to Man’s Genitals?

What Do You Think? A case involving a man who allegedly exposed his genitals to a hospital sonographer when there was no medical reason to do so illustrates how important it is for employers to […]
New Jersey’s Exclusive Remedy Provision
New Jersey’s Exclusive Remedy Provision

State Snapshot BASIC RULE  Worker’s compensation is the sole remedy for employees who suffer injuries that arise out of and in the course of employment. N.J. Rev. Stat. § 34:15-7  This means that the employee […]
Was New Jersey Custodian who Started Job with Back, Knee Injuries Entitled to Benefits?
Was New Jersey Custodian who Started Job with Back, Knee Injuries Entitled to Benefits?

What Do You Think? Claims involving occupational diseases often come down to a battle of experts. A dispute involving a long-time custodian, however, shows that a job description can also impact a claimant’s ability to […]
Could Macy’s Worker who Kept Getting TTD after RTW Keep $1,369 ‘Overpayment?’
Could Macy’s Worker who Kept Getting TTD after RTW Keep $1,369 ‘Overpayment?’

What Do You Think? A case involving a Macy’s worker who received more benefits than she was entitled to highlights the importance of monitoring workers’ compensation claims. It also sheds light on what constitutes an […]