New York State Workers' Compensation Board

New York State Workers' Compensation Board We protect employee & employer rights by ensuring delivery of benefits & compliance with the law. Customer Use Policy: ny.gov/social-media-policy

The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board is a state agency that oversees three types of insurance for workers: workers’ compensation, disability benefits, and Paid Family Leave.

• Workers’ compensation provides lost wage benefits and medical treatment to employees who become injured or ill on the job.

• Disability benefits provide temporary cash benefits to employees who become injured or ill outsid

e of their employment and are unable to work.

• Paid Family Leave provides job-protected, paid time off to employees in times of family need. Our mission at the Board is to protect the rights of employees and employers by ensuring the proper delivery of benefits and by promoting compliance with the law.

Our Advocate for Business was on Wall Street at the New York City Department of Small Business Services' recent Small Bu...
06/03/2026

Our Advocate for Business was on Wall Street at the New York City Department of Small Business Services' recent Small Business Month Expo, speaking with employers about their rights and responsibilities under the law. Learn more about how the Advocate can assist employers here: https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/Employers/busadv.jsp

Next week: Join our Advocate for Injured Workers for the Workers' Comp 101 webinar, covering the basics of workers' com...
06/03/2026

Next week: Join our Advocate for Injured Workers for the Workers' Comp 101 webinar, covering the basics of workers' comp, including employees' rights if they are injured or become ill on the job, how to file a claim, benefits, and more. Register here:
https://www.wcb.ny.gov/webinars/

recognizes that the family has the primary responsibility for nurturing and protecting children. Learn how NYS Paid Fa...
06/01/2026

recognizes that the family has the primary responsibility for nurturing and protecting children. Learn how NYS Paid Family Leave helps build strong families: https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov

Our Office of the Advocate for Business was at the Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island's 38th Annual Trade S...
05/28/2026

Our Office of the Advocate for Business was at the Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island's 38th Annual Trade Show and Conference today, sharing information to help employers understand their rights and responsibilities under the law. Learn more: https://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/Employers/busadv.jsp

Today at 10:00 a.m.
05/27/2026

Today at 10:00 a.m.

Tomorrow: Workers' Comp 202 - A presentation by the Office of the Advocate for Injured Workers on understanding how best to access workers' compensation benefits. Register here: https://www.wcb.ny.gov/webinars/

Tomorrow: Workers' Comp 202 - A presentation by the Office of the Advocate for Injured Workers on understanding how best...
05/26/2026

Tomorrow: Workers' Comp 202 - A presentation by the Office of the Advocate for Injured Workers on understanding how best to access workers' compensation benefits. Register here: https://www.wcb.ny.gov/webinars/

Today, we remember all those who put their lives on the line in service to our great and grateful nation.
05/25/2026

Today, we remember all those who put their lives on the line in service to our great and grateful nation.

05/21/2026

Wednesday, May 27: Workers' Comp 202 - A presentation by the Office of the Advocate for Injured Workers on understanding how best to access workers' compensation benefits. Register here: https://www.wcb.ny.gov/webinars/

New York State Workers' Compensation Board – Upcoming Webinars

New York’s emergency workers are sometimes the first to care for injured workers. We thank them for all they do!
05/20/2026

New York’s emergency workers are sometimes the first to care for injured workers. We thank them for all they do!

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328 State St
Schenectady, NY
12305

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+18776324996

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