As the gig economy grows across the country, more U.S. workers are turning to side hustles or other jobs to help make ends meet. More than 36% of workers
Chemicals are part of our everyday life, but unfortunately we are sometimes forced to pay the price. Nearly every work environment has some risk for experiencing a chemical explosion, but for workers at industrial and chemical plants, they are statistically exposed to a significantly higher…
After a workplace injury in Florida, an employee can apply for Florida workers’ compensation benefits and be reimbursed for medical bills and lost wages. Some injured workers may not realize they’re also eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. You can receive both workers’…
Nearly 50,000 Floridians have died of COVID-19 complications, and millions more have been diagnosed with the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The fight against COVID-19 is only possible because first responders are willing to risk their safety to treat sick people in desperate…
When you’re injured on the job, your top priority is finding a way to feel better again. However, there is something you need to know. Once you become aware of a workplace injury, you have 30 days in Florida to notify your employer of your…
No matter where you work, accidents can happen. Injuries that occur at work aren’t just tied to high-risk industries like construction and manufacturing. According to the CDC and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, slips, trips and falls accounted for 27% of the over…
With the U.S. Covid vaccination rate slowing down, some employers have begun to issue mandates requiring their employees to be vaccinated. Vaccines in the workplace can create challenges for employers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) records and workers’ compensation claims.
As many Americans recover from the COVID-19 virus, some continue to experience symptoms long after the virus has left their body. Many of these COVID-19 long-haulers experience tiredness or fatigue,
Almost all Florida businesses must offer workers’ compensation coverage, which provides benefits for employees after work-related injuries. It reimburses injury-related expenses for people hurt on the job. The benefits range depending on the scope of the injury. Some workers only need temporary disa
The world of workers’ compensation is tricky enough to navigate when you suffer an injury on the job, and complications only increase when you bring drug testing into the mix. Florida is a “no-fault” state, meaning even if the accident that injured you was your…
Imagine that you are injured at work. Perhaps your injury is mild; maybe it’s more serious and requires medical attention. You notice the documentation about workers’ compensation posted in the break room. One of your coworkers, who recently settled his own workers’ compensation claim when…
On May 25, Floridians received news that could be a sign that there is light at the end of the tunnel. The number of COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims has hit a low not seen in the Sunshine State since early in the pandemic. In its…
