With summer in full swing, many workers start their seasonal job contracts in fields like landscaping, construction, or hospitality. But what happens if you’re still injured after your last seasonal layoff? Can you lose your job if you need more time to recover? This post will explain your rights as an injured seasonal worker in New York and what you need to do if you’re not ready to return. Can You Legally Return to Work While Injured? When you’re receiving workers’ comp benefits, the state’s Workers’ Compensation Board (WBC) determines a specific amount of payments based on the type of […]
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