N.Y. Workers' Compensation Law § 13-h: Ombudsman for injured workers

§ 13-h. Ombudsman for injured workers. 1. The office of ombudsman for

injured workers is created within the workers' compensation board. The

ombudsman shall report directly to the chair. The ombudsman shall act as

an advocate for injured workers by accepting complaints concerning

matters related to workers' compensation, investigating them and

attempting to resolve them. The ombudsman shall also provide information

to injured workers to enable them to protect their rights in the

workers' compensation system.

2. The office of ombudsman for small business is created within the

workers' compensation board. The ombudsman shall report directly to the

chair. The ombudsman shall provide information and assistance to small

businesses with regard to workers' compensation insurance and claim

processing matters.