Prior to July 1, 1974, an employee could not be awarded compensation under the Workers' Compensation Law for a partial disability due to silicosis or other dust disease (Workers' Compensation Law former § 39). On that date, this limitation was lifted provided the employee had been exposed to silica or other harmful dust for a period of at least six months in New York employment on or after July 1, 1974 (L 1974, ch 577, §§ 3, 6...
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