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S 4047

Requires employers to provide notice of insurance requirements for injured employees to such employees in their native language

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Ramos

Summary of S 4047 - Employer Notice of Insurance Requirements OverviewThis bill, S 4047, requires employers in New York state to provide notice to injured employees about their ins

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Bill Summary · S 4047

Summary of S 4047 - Employer Notice of Insurance Requirements

Overview

This bill, S 4047, requires employers in New York state to provide notice to injured employees about their insurance coverage requirements. The notice must be provided in the employee's native language. This aims to ensure that all workers, regardless of their primary language, are aware of the steps they need to take to access workers' compensation benefits following a work-related injury or illness.

Key Provisions

  • Employers must provide written notice to any employee who suffers a work-related injury or illness about the employee's rights and responsibilities regarding workers' compensation insurance.
  • The notice must be provided in the primary language spoken by the employee, as indicated by the employee.
  • The notice must include information on:
    • How to file a claim for workers' compensation benefits
    • The employee's rights and responsibilities under the workers' compensation system
    • Contact information for the employer's workers' compensation insurance carrier
  • Employers who fail to provide the required notice in the employee's native language may face penalties.

Affected Parties and Timeline

  • The bill would apply to all employers in New York state who have employees that may suffer work-related injuries or illnesses.
  • Employees of these companies, especially those who do not speak English as their primary language, would benefit from the increased notice and information.
  • The bill was introduced on January 14, 2025 and has been referred to the Senate Labor Committee for consideration.

Significance

This legislation is intended to address a gap in the current workers' compensation system, where language barriers may prevent some employees from fully understanding their rights and properly filing claims. By requiring employers to provide notices in workers' native languages, the bill aims to improve access to workers' compensation benefits and ensure more equitable treatment for all employees, regardless of their English proficiency.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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