Bill > A00191

This bill amends the New York Workers' Compensation Law to remove labor market attachment requirements for cases of permanent and temporary partial disability. Specifically, the bill eliminates the need for workers to demonstrate ongoing attachment to the labor market when seeking compensation for partial disability. Under the current law, workers had to prove they were actively seeking employment or had the potential to work, but this bill removes that requirement. The legislation modifies language in two key sections of the workers' compensation law, making it easier for injured workers to receive benefits by focusing on their actual wage-earning capacity rather than their job search efforts. For permanent partial disability, the bill maintains the existing provisions that calculate compensation based on the percentage of wage-earning capacity lost, with a sliding scale of maximum benefit weeks ranging from 225 to 525 weeks depending on the severity of the disability. The changes aim to simplify the process for workers receiving disability benefits and reduce administrative barriers to compensation. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A191