New York § 39 - 39Right to compensation
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 39 — 39Right to compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39. 39Right to compensation
§ 39. Right to compensation. If an employee is disabled or dies and his disability or death is caused by one of the diseases mentioned in subdivision two of section three, and the disease is due to the nature of the corresponding employment as described in such subdivision in which such employee was engaged and was contracted therein, he or his dependents shall be entitled to compensation for the duration of his disablement or for his death in accordance with the provisions of articles two and three of this chapter, provided, however, that if it shall be determined that an employee so disabled is able to earn wages at another occupation which shall be neither unhealthful nor injurious, and such wages do not equal his full wages prior to the date of his disablement, the compensation payable shall be computed pursuant to the provisions of article two of this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 39
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 39 cover?
Section 39 ("39Right to compensation") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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