Working in the construction industry in Florida and elsewhere is inherently risky. These risks can be exacerbated by weather conditions. This may have been the case in an accident that took the life of a man who had been working on a roof. That loss has caused...
Living with a debilitating mental illness is not easy. Those suffering from mental illness might experience periods when managing symptoms, going to work and living daily life is possible. But they may also experience long stretches of time when these tasks are simply...
Workplace injuries happen and are often attributable to unfortunate incidents that occur in one's place of work while a person is engaged in the performance of his or her work duties. Workers' compensation insurance exists to help cover medical expenses and lost...
Few things in life are as devastating as being struck with a life-threatening disease. Of these, cancer remains one of the most serious and debilitating illnesses. A cancer diagnosis can result in an inability to continue to work. In Florida and across the...
Every human being is unique in very many ways. With the exception of identical twins, no two people look exactly alike, and they differ in appearance from everything to height, weight, hair color and gender. Employment discrimination prohibits discrimination on...
The generation known as the baby boomer generation is working longer into their later years than prior generations who typically retired around the accepted age of 65. Millennials have coined a term that is sometimes used when one disagrees with something an older...
Veteran's Day has recently passed, and Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. There is an available benefit that relates to veterans that might inspire some gratitude this holiday season. It relates to Social Security Disability and veterans. Social Security Disability...
You have a right to hold your own religious beliefs. As long as your boss employs a staff of at least 15 people, he or she cannot legally discriminate against you because of your beliefs. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prevents your employer from...
Many older people in Florida work one or two jobs to help supplement Social Security and other retirement income. In some instances, they may also receive Social Security disability benefits. It is important to be aware of what impact working an outside job may...
The closing of a mental health facility in West Palm Beach County Florida cost people more than just their jobs. In addition to the 350 jobs that were lost, 150 severely mentally ill people lost access to their Social Security Disability payments. The hospital...
