NYS Workers’ Compensation Board targets Fall 2024 return of in-person hearings

The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board is pleased to announce that we are targeting a fall 2024 opening for multiple hearing locations/customer service centers across the state. While virtual hearings will continue to be available statewide, the reopening of these sites will give injured workers in these locations the option to attend their workers’ compensation hearings in person, if they wish.

Since March 2020, the Board has used a virtual hearings system, which enables injured workers and other participants to attend hearings remotely using a computer or mobile device. Thanks to virtual hearings, the Board was able to fully continue operations throughout the pandemic, ensuring the continued flow of critical benefits to injured workers.

As we prepare for the return to in-person hearings, we look forward to providing injured workers and other stakeholders with more options for hearings and other services we provide. More details about the Board’s reopening plans will be shared in the coming weeks and months – please watch for updates.

Save the date: Learn about our 2024 Conference, coming this October 18 to Albany, NY!