Important reminders for WCB hearings

With the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board’s recent reopening to the public by appointment for in-person hearings and other services, we wanted to take the opportunity to issue a few important reminders:

• All hearings (whether in person or virtual) are formal, legal proceedings, and all parties of interest are required to abide by the Standards of Civility for Proceedings before the Board.
• Legal representatives are expected to attend hearings on time and in professional attire and should be prepared to address the outstanding issues at the hearing.
• All parties should be respectful in their communications at all times.
• Participants in virtual hearings should attend their hearing from an indoor, quiet location.
• Attorneys and representatives for the parties are encouraged to meet and confer prior to the hearing date to narrow and/or resolve the issues before the Judge.

Following these simple rules of etiquette will help ensure a better hearing experience for all involved. Thank you for your cooperation.