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World Trade Center Registry Filing Deadline Extended to September 11, 2022

The World Trade Center Registry preserves the rights to workers’ compensation for those who performed rescue, recovery and cleanup after the World Trade Center attacks. Previously, in order to protect the right to claim benefits, paid workers and volunteers were required to register their participation with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board by September

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Seventh Circuit Ruling on the Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) of 1967, employers cannot discriminate against older workers, including employment practices and hiring policies that have a “disparate impact” on older workers (workers who are over 40 years of age). A “disparate impact” means that, while the policy might not intentionally try to discriminate against older workers,

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – It’s Not Too Late For Compensation

A recent case that our office handled dealt with the issue of timely filing of a claim for occupationally related carpal tunnel syndrome. The claimant worked in the facilities maintenance department as a mechanic. The claimant treated with a doctor who diagnosed Carpal Tunnel syndrome as a result of his work activities. As a result,

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