Discrimination in the workplace often takes the form of employee peers or an authority figure such as a manager engaging in bad behavior. With the right proof or evidence, you can claim someone at your work is liable for discrimination. However, what happens when you...
If you receive an injury on the job, workers' compensation insurance often covers medical care, lost wages and disability benefits. Unfortunately, it is common to receive a denial after filing a claim. There are various reasons an employer or insurance company denies...
When many Florida residents think of Social Security disability, they might think of severe physical injuries that prevent people from working in their field. While a significant number of people do file disability claims as the result of physical injuries and...
When you suffer a work-related injury in Florida, you have a right to seek workers’ compensation insurance coverage from your employer. You also have the right to do so without facing some type of retaliation in response to exercising this right. Per the Florida...
When a worker experiences an injury on the job in Florida, an expectation exists that he or she will receive fair compensation for the injury. This could include the payment of lost wages and the payment of medical bills. A look at the core reasoning behind these laws...
When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, it is important to have all of your details prepared, coherent and correct. Any miscommunication in an appeal may lead to longer waiting times for the appropriate care. Spinal cord injuries are an instance where...
Most workers have the possibility of suffering from repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) or overuse injuries while on the job. Unfortunately, these injuries may have a much bigger impact than anyone expects, too. In fact, they can even ruin a person's career. What...
While many cosmetologists find working in the beauty industry leads to a fulfilling and rewarding career, the job also poses a unique set of risks and hazards. Providing beauty treatments to customers can physically strain even the most seasoned professionals....
The field of cosmetology includes hair stylists, barbers, nail technicians and similar professionals that help other people to look their best. You may think that cosmetology does not seem like a dangerous profession. Nevertheless, any career path, including...
Much like their employees, supervisors must also adhere to certain standards and rules. Failure to do so can result in employment law violations, which can lead to serious legal issues for a business and its management team. While it can be an intimidating process,...