Mayor

**Workers' Compensation Case: Schear Construction Employee Wins Appeal** This case involved a worker who was injured on the job at Schear Construction, LLC. The worker filed for workers' compensation benefits, claiming their injuries were caused by their work duties. Initially, an administrative law judge denied the claim, ruling that the worker's injuries were not work-related and therefore not covered by workers' compensation. The worker appealed this decision to the Workers' Compensation Board, which disagreed with the original ruling. The Board reversed the denial and found that the worker's injuries were indeed caused by their job. When this decision was challenged further, the Appellate Division court upheld the Board's ruling, confirming that the worker deserved workers' compensation benefits. **What This Means for Workers:** This case demonstrates that workers have the right to appeal denied workers' compensation claims through multiple levels of review. Even if an initial claim is rejected, workers can challenge that decision and potentially win benefits they deserve. The ruling reinforces that work-related injuries should be properly covered, and workers shouldn't give up if their first claim is denied.