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...
The pain is intense, whether it is throbbing, stabbing or pounding, and you know that the constant and what seems like never-ending head pain may take a while to dissipate. For you, this is a continuous cycle of prescription medication, over-the-counter drugs and...
Making your living as a Florida cosmetologist may be hard on your body. You may spend the majority of the day on your feet, and you may, too, find yourself performing the same sorts of tasks over and over again. Doing so has the potential to cause repetitive strain...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are both programs that the Social Security Administration runs. These programs both involve supporting Americans with disabilities, but the populations that these programs serve are...
In the past, mental health issues were not taken as seriously as physical health issues. This especially popped out when it came to the workplace. Those with physical disabilities had an easier time getting benefits and time off, while those with an impactful mental...
