SWCB Reports Small Reduction in Hearings

The New York State Workers' Compensation Board said in its 2024 annual report that hearings were down slightly in 2024 compared to 2023. The board held 239,760 hearings last year, compared to 244,458 in 2023. "The slight reduction in hearings compared to last year was due to efforts to reserve hearings for disputed issues and by issuing informal claims resolutions on claims that have no disputes," according to the report. "This enables the board to reduce the time it takes to receive a hearing." The WCB said roughly two-thirds of all issues presented during hear...