New York Workers' Compensation Law

The most practical, up-to-date and  easy-to-understand plain English guide to workers' compensation claims in New York.  Tackling issues like employee fraud, this book is designed for employers, attorneys, claim adjusters, physicians, self-insured employers and vocational rehabilitation workers.  This guide is written by a New York State attorney and provides a detailed analysis of relevant statutes and regulations; a complete recap of recent court decisions including 2010 & 2011 cases; and a full description of current practice and procedure. This book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the complicated issues and makes the law understandable for business owners. Includes a description of the Medical Treatment Guidelines, variance procedures, and the Guidelines for Determining Permanent Impairment and Loss of Earning Capacity (which take effect January 2012).  Up-to-date chapters on the Medicare Secondary Payer Act and MMSEA, OSHA regulations, and HIPAA considerations are included. [Revision date: November 2011.]


Author Gregory Lois has served as lead attorney on more than 100 trials involving workplace discrimination, workers' compensation, and civil claims.  Greg is a Partner at Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry LLP and practices in the Firm’s Workers’ Compensation Department. Tompkins, McGuire's clients include Fortune 50 companies.  Greg is also active in the New York State, Massachusetts, New Jersey State and Bergen County (NJ) Bar Associations. He is the author of the prior editions of 'New York Workers' Compensation Law (2010 and 2011)' and author of 'Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Law.'