Bill Would Require Initial Hearing in Every Case

A New York lawmaker introduced language that she says intends to provide injured workers with an initial hearing in every case so they can appear before a referee to understand their rights and obligations under the state's workers' compensation laws. Sen. Jessica Ramos, D-Queens, also said in a statement of purpose attached to Senate Bill 2234 that the measure would provide all parties with a hearing within 45 days of filing a request so that issues can be resolved quickly. The bill would create a new statute requiring the State Workers' Compensation Board to index workers&#...