New York S02234 allows either party in a workers' compensation claim to request a hearing and mandates record-keeping of all hearings.

New York S02234 amends the workers' compensation law to ensure that either party in a workers' compensation claim can request a hearing. The bill requires the board to hold an initial hearing within sixty days of a claim being indexed. It also mandates that the board keep an accurate record of all hearings held and issue all decisions in the injured worker's native language. The board has the authority to impose penalties for dilatory tactics or unjustified lack of preparedness by the carrier or employer.

New York S02234 allows either party in a workers' compensation claim to request a hearing and mandates record-keeping of all hearings.

New York S02234 amends the workers' compensation law to ensure that either party in a workers' compensation claim can request a hearing. The bill requires the board to hold an initial hearing within sixty days of a claim being indexed. It also mandates that the board keep an accurate record of all hearings held and issue all decisions in the injured worker's native language. The board has the authority to impose penalties for dilatory tactics or unjustified lack of preparedness by the carrier or employer.