N.Y. Workers' Compensation Law § 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.