The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance can take years to complete. Under current law, Social Security disability recipients are subject to periodic reviews that determine their continuing eligibility to receive benefits. Under a proposed...
Month: January 2020
More construction projects means need for workers’ compensation
The economy in Florida and around the country is doing well, and this has led to an increase in construction projects. As the number of properties under construction have increased so has the number of construction related accidents, some of which have been fatal....
“Go back to your country” and employment discrimination
Recently, the phrase, “go back to your country,” worked its way into public discourse. While the words may seem to be innocuous in some settings, such as when a foreign visitor is boarding a return flight, they may be problematic in others. In fact, according to the...
Workers’ compensation insurance should be there for survivors
People on the job in Florida have the right to expect a reasonably safe work environment. When employees face the potential of exposure to toxic substances, safety procedures should be known and proper training on these procedures should be mandated for employees who...
Proposed change a challenge for one on Social Security disability
A new year frequently means changes to existing laws. In 2020 there is a proposed change to the Social Security Disability Insurance requirements that could have a profound impact on a large number of people in Florida and around the country. The change concerns the...