You rent a booth at a Lakeland salon and manage your own clients. Then a workplace injury leaves you unable to work. Who pays your medical bills and covers your lost income? Renting a booth does not always prevent you from getting workers' compensation benefits in...
An unsuccessful SSDI application can leave you unsure about what to do next. However, a denial does not end your chance of receiving benefits. You can challenge the decision through reconsideration and provide additional evidence to support your claim. Understanding...
If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in Florida, your spouse’s income generally will not decide whether you qualify. SSDI is based on your work record and whether you meet the SSA’s disability rules. SSI follows separate financial rules....
Many workers think workers' compensation only covers sudden on-the-job accidents. Falls and equipment failures are common examples. But Florida law also covers injuries that develop slowly over time. These injuries can result from repeated work tasks or long exposure...
A disability should not prevent a qualified employee from succeeding at work. Sometimes, a small change to a job or workplace can help an employee complete essential duties. These changes are known as reasonable accommodations. Federal disability rights law protects...
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) does not always mean you must stop working. However, your work and earnings can affect how the Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates your claim. In Florida, the same federal SSDI rules apply. Knowing...
You trip over your own feet. You lose focus for just a second. Workplace accidents happen fast and many Florida workers assume that if the injury was your fault, you lose the right to file a workers' compensation claim. That assumption can cost you your health and...
An older worker may worry that age affects a job decision. Maybe a younger employee gets a promotion, or a manager starts talking about retirement. These situations can raise questions about age discrimination. Florida workers age 40 and older may have legal...
Hearing loss can be a significant threat for many workers. They may spend every day in an environment where they are exposed to a high number of decibels, and they could work in that industry for years or even decades. This takes a cumulative toll, and many people...
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be in perfect health prior to a work-related injury or illness to be protected under the workers’ compensation system in Florida. You may still be entitled to benefits even if you have a pre-existing medical condition. A...
