Bill > S00305

This bill amends the New York Workers' Compensation Law to clarify the rules for temporary partial disability benefits. Specifically, the bill modifies how compensation is calculated for workers who are partially disabled and unable to earn their full pre-injury wages. Under the revised law, workers will receive two-thirds of the difference between their average weekly wages before the injury and their current wage-earning capacity. The key change is that these benefits can now be paid without requiring the injured worker to continuously prove they are actively seeking work, unless the Workers' Compensation Board determines that the worker's separation from employment is completely unrelated to their work-related injury. This modification aims to provide more straightforward and consistent support for workers recovering from workplace injuries who have reduced work capacity, reducing administrative burden and providing clearer guidelines for benefit eligibility.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S305