Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Different Types of CT Workers’ Compensation Benefits Require Different Types of Proof
There are several different types of workers’ compensation benefits available under Connecticut law. For example, there are temporary partial disability benefits, which apply to an employee who is able to return to some type of work, but not the same exact job or hours as before their injury or illness. In other cases, an… Read More »
Are the Results of a “Commissioner’s Exam” Binding in a Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Case?
When seeking workers’ compensation benefits, the doctors hired by your employer may disagree with your own physician’s diagnosis regarding the cause of your injury or illness. If this disagreement persists into a formal hearing, the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commissioner can ask you to submit to a separate exam by an independent third doctor. This… Read More »
Federal Legislation Could Provide Compensation for COVID-19 Front-line Workers
Even as Connecticut officials face increasing calls to extend workers’ compensation benefits to individuals caught on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of Congress have taken the first steps towards establishing a nationwide fund to help essential employees. On May 15, legislators introduced the Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act in the U.S. Senate… Read More »
Lawmakers, Labor Leaders Call on Gov. Lamont to Expand Workers’ Compensation Protections to COVID-19 Victims
Even with unprecedented “social distancing” measures in place, many Connecticut workers still face daily exposure to the deadly COVID-19 virus. Indeed, as of April 22, there have been more than 64,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases–and over 1,400 associated deaths– in Connecticut alone, This has prompted calls from state lawmakers and labor leaders to ensure that… Read More »
Are You a Police Officer or Firefighter Who Developed Heart Disease While On the Job? You May Be Entitled to Special Compensation
A successful workers’ compensation claim generally requires proof of “causation,” i.e., that the employee’s injury or illness arose out of and in the course of their employment. Put another way, your employer does not have to compensate you for injuries or illnesses that you develop outside of work. This does not necessarily mean that… Read More »
How Does the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Rights?
Connecticut workers, like millions of those across the U.S., are understandably concerned right now about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their health, livelihood and financial security. But what if you are among those required to work during the nationwide quarantine and are injured or contract the virus on the job? What if… Read More »