Sometimes the injuries first responders suffer on the job do not show up as easily as a burn or a broken bone. Dealing with high-stress and life-and-death situations, first responders may develop post-traumatic stress disorder due to their work. As they would if they...
Having an accident at work that causes you a serious injury can be devastating. You cannot work or make money, so you rely on workers’ compensation to help you get by until you heal and can return to your job. You may wonder, though, if you will have a job to return...
When you have an injury that is serious enough to keep you from earning a living, you may look to the government for help. You may choose to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance from the U.S. Social security Administration. You may, too, like many others,...
Like most people in Florida, you likely feel a good deal of pride in representing the company you work for. That pride no doubt stems from gratitude on your part for your employment and salary. Some might assume that gratitude causes you to feel reluctant to initiate...
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers from discriminating against workers with medical conditions. Showing favoritism toward unimpaired applicants and employees may classify as discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission notes that...
In Florida, workers’ compensation laws protect employees from workplace injuries and illnesses. Workers’ compensation holds an employer accountable for workplace incidents with insurance coverage that pays medical bills, lost wages and other associated expenses....
You have options for compensation after an accident at work, but depending on the injury you may have a long road of recovery ahead of you. When it comes to severe spinal cord injuries, there is a possibility that you have an entirely new normal to get used to. You...
Florida residents who have physical issues, such as spinal disorders and can no longer work, may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. These supplemental funds might help you pay for routine expenses and medical bills. According to the Cleveland Clinic,...
Among other physical hazards, individuals working in hair salons and barbershops face risks of serious injury from prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, formaldehyde contained in hair products presents...
For many new fathers in Florida, taking time off from work and bonding with their newborns is essential. Although most companies follow the requirements of the Family Medical Leave Act, they make no additional concessions. If your company terminated you after...
