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...
Most people who file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) focus on their diagnosis. They assume a doctor's note explains everything, but SSDI examiners care more about function than labels. In other words, two people with the same condition can receive very...
Many people view the workplace as a one-size-fits-all environment. After all, work is often seen as a place for productivity rather than comfort. What many don't realize is that this mindset can unintentionally exclude valuable members of the workforce. Every employee...
Florida law generally allows eligible employees to seek medical care and wage replacement after a work-related accident. The law also protects workers by prohibiting retaliation against workers who file (or attempt to file) a workers’ compensation claim in good faith....
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits protect working professionals. Work history and the severity of a medical condition are the main factors when determining if they qualify for SSDI benefits. People who develop disabling medical conditions may be...
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...
