A claim for Social Security Disability Insurance in Florida could result in a denial if an applicant's inability to work will not last more than 12 months. To qualify, an individual must have a condition that either will not improve within a year or that will result...
For those in Lakeland that have never dealt with severe anxiety, it is difficult to understand just how disabling it can be. Indeed, according to information shared by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, those who suffer from diagnosed anxiety are three...
Many employers and employees know it is illegal to discriminate. Unfortunately, that does not stop all workplace harassment and discrimination. Anyone can face these hardships, though many cases occur due to certain characteristics. There are several classifications...
The Social Security Administration receives over two million Social Security Disability Insurance claims every year. The SSA rejects many of these claims because of mistakes made by applicants. It can take up to two years for the SSA to approve a claim. Steer clear...
It is not only physical conditions that may qualify a person for Social Security Disability. Disorders of the mind may also be eligible. The Social Security Administration recognizes 11 different categories of mental disorders that may qualify for SSD. Psychotic...
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the average number of trench-related workplace fatalities nationwide each year is 54. While OSHA provides guidelines and safety standards to prevent cave-ins, significant numbers of workers' compensation...
Workers have the right to refuse tasks that put their lives and welfare on the line. Unfortunately, many workers have grown up with the idea that refusing orders shows disrespect. In Florida and elsewhere, many workers' compensation claims could be avoided if...
The U.S. Census Bureau has reported a significant increase in the number of workers who continue their careers beyond the age of 70. Florida employers recognize the value of their experience and knowledge, and older workers are typically more loyal and reliable. Data...
The year is 2020, and one can be forgiven for believing that employment discrimination based on pregnancy is a thing of the past in Florida and elsewhere around the nation. Sadly, it is not. A woman in another state is claiming employment discrimination based on her...
When you think of workplace injuries that result in claims for workers’ compensation, what comes to mind?Broken bones may top your list, or possibly a back or neck injury. However, the primary cause of workplace injury is overexertion. What, exactly, does...
