This article is brought to you by the New York-based Workers’ Compensation law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. Smoke Covers the Northeast Millions of Americans who work outdoors face health risks due to poor air quality as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the Northeast. This past…
This article is brought to you by the Manhattan construction accident lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C. A tragic construction accident unfolded in lower Manhattan, resulting in the death of one worker and injuries to three others. The incident occurred during the demolition of a…
A proposed new rule by the Department of Labor would require businesses that use gig workers to re-classify their independent contractors as employees. The proposed change would shake up
As more Americans take on work within the gig economy to make ends meet, exploring the legal issues that those with side hustles face is vitally important. Determining employment status
Over the course of the NFL’s 2021-2022 season, two major lawsuits have come out against the organization. One lawsuit related to the Miami Dolphin's former head
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.
