Workers Compensation Form DB-271S - Disability Benefits Statement of Right revised
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) recently revised the New York State Disability Benefits Statement of Rights (Form DB-271S) to simplify the language and ensure conformity with other Board-issued materials.
In recent messages the Board reminded employers that in the event an employee is absent from work due to a disability for more than seven consecutive days, the employer must provide the employee with Form DB-271Swithin five business days after the employee’s seventh consecutive day of absence, or within five business days after the employer has received notice that the employee’s absence is due to disability, whichever is later.
Visit the Board’s website for more information on disability benefits.
Questions? Contact the Board's "Customer Service" resources at (877) 632-4996.
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