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October 08, 2022

Workers’ Compensation Board webinars for employers and for employees

Webinars for employees

The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) continues its webinar for workers who believe they contracted COVID-19 on the job, especially those who have missed time from work or are suffering from ongoing or “long-haul” symptoms. Additional dates have also been added.

Each one-hour session will provide information on workers’ rights when it comes to filing a workers’ compensation claim and the cash and/or medical benefits they may be eligible to receive.

While the online sessions are targeted toward workers who have lost time from work, have ongoing medical problems and/or fall into the category of “long haulers,” the information is relevant to anyone who believes they may have contracted COVID-19 due to an exposure at work. 

Please note: workers have two years from the time they contracted COVID-19 to file a claim.

Registration is not required. To join, please select the "Join webinar" link below.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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More information on COVID-19 can be found on the Board’s website, including information on how to file a COVID-19 workers’ compensation claim, a link to search for a Board-authorized health care provider, and the latest news and updates. You can also subscribe for email updates on COVID-19 and workers’ compensation.

If you are having trouble registering or attending this webinar, check out these Webinar FAQs.

Webinars for employers

In addition, on each of the two dates listed below, the Workers Compensation Board’s Office of the Advocate for Business will present a webinar on the basics of the workers’ compensation system, including insurance types, coverage requirements, and employers’ obligations under the law. Each one-hour presentation will also cover: 

  • Who needs coverage and who does not need coverage
  • How and when to report an injury or illness (including COVID-19)
  • Considerations when hiring independent contractors, laborers, and domestic workers
  • Lowering premiums
  • Penalties and where to go for assistance with them

Sessions are free and there will be time at the end for questions. Registration is not required. To join, please select the “join webinar” link below.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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Visit the Advocate for Business section of the Board’s website for additional resources.

You can also call the Advocate for Business office at (518) 486-3311 or email advocatebusiness@wcb.ny.gov.

 

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