The Workers' Compensation Board district office in Peekskill serves Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties. It is one of 11 districts in New York.
The state's workers' compensation system is a no-fault system designed to protect both employees and employers, to ensure the proper delivery of benefits to those injured on the job and to monitor compliance with state law.
The office also houses one of the state agency's hearing centers for claims heard by Workers' Compensation Law Judges.
Important phone numbers:
Advocate for injured workers: 1-800-580-6665
Advocate for business: 1-800-628-3331
Fraud referral hotline: 1-888-363-6001