2023 New York Laws
WKC - Workers' Compensation
Article 2 - Compensation
17-A - Limited English Proficiency.

§  17-a.  Limited English proficiency.   1. In accordance with section
two hundred  two-a  of  the  executive  law,  the  board  shall  provide
translation  of  (a) all documents and forms published by the board that
injured employees complete; (b) all board documents that provide general
information to injured employees on the process of applying for workers'
compensation benefits; and (c) all other vital documents as  defined  by
subdivision  five  of  section  two  hundred  two-a of the executive law
relevant to services offered by the agency.
2.  The  board  shall  provide  interpretation  services  to   injured
employees  with respect to its provision of services, information and/or
benefits.
3. The board shall:
  (a) develop a language access plan pursuant to  subdivision  three  of
section  two  hundred two-a of the executive law and submit such plan to
the office of general services;
  (b) publish the board's language access plan on the  board's  website;
and
  (c)  designate  a  language  access coordinator who will work with the
office of general services to ensure compliance with the requirements of
this section and section two hundred two-a of the executive law.
4. The language access coordinator for the  board  shall  monitor  the
board's  compliance with this section by annually collecting data on the
provision  of  language  assistance  services,   the   availability   of
translated  materials, whether signage is properly posted, and any other
relevant measures.