The term "disabled" is heavy. It has the potential to bring with it a feeling of helplessness and frustration, especially if the person now wearing the label was at one time a dedicated, hard-working employee. Whether a Florida worker becomes disabled by an accident...
Month: June 2018
Workers’ compensation sizes up PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is something many Florida residents are likely familiar with. It is often spoken of in relation to military veterans coming home from war zones and struggling to cope with what they witnessed in battle.Veterans are not the only...
What rights do you have as a pregnant woman in the workplace?
If you are a pregnant female employee in Florida and your employer has a workforce of 15 or more people, you have certain rights related to your pregnancy status when it comes to your work environment. Because your employer meets certain size guidelines, it must...
What should you do if you get injured at work?
Regulations require Florida employers to be serious about keeping the workplace safe and informing you and your colleagues what to do if a mishap occurs while you are working. While no one wants to get hurt on the job, the fact is...
Are mental health conditions eligible for SS disability?
As you are aware, mental conditions can significantly affect your ability to work and your quality of life. However, getting other people to understand this complex issue can be frustrating and sometimes nearly impossible. Employers, doctors, family, friends and...