Virtual Hearings Now Available in Most Parts of State

The New York Workers' Compensation Board has fully embraced the digital age and is allowing hearings via video link in almost all parts of the state. Claimants can now appear at hearings from almost anywhere, including their home or attorney's office, as long as they have a reliable, high-speed internet connection. "The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has redesigned its hearing experience," the board said in a bulletin. "You now have the option to attend your hearing from a remote location using state-of-the-art video conferencing technology."&nbs...