Worker Waited Too Long to Challenge Employer's Classification of 'Non-Assault' Injury

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker lost the ability to challenge his employer’s decision to classify his on-the-job injury as a “non-assault injury” by waiting to object until he was fired when his leave of absence expired. Case: Matter of Singleton v. New York State Office of Children and Family Services, No. 525564, 05/10/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Charles Singleton is a member of the Civil Service Employment Association who worked for the Office of Children and Family Services. In August 2015, he reported an injury to the OCFS and all...