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Legal Assistance For Those Seeking Workers’ Compensation

March 16, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

The risk of a job related accident was illustrated by a recent mishap in Coral Springs that seriously injured an electrical worker. There is a good possibility that the hurt employee will require extensive medical treatment along with lost wages. Do note however that the awarding of workers’ compensation benefits can never be taken for […]

Mar

First Responders In Florida Aren’t Covered For PTSD

March 6, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

First Responders In Florida Aren’t Covered For PTSD A Florida bill to compensate first responders for post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) passed unanimously in the Florida House of Representatives on Monday and in the Florida Senate on Thursday, March 1, 2018. First responders to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School saw fourteen students and three teachers […]

Mar

Cases From The Supreme Court

March 1, 2018adminNewsletter

1. ERISA exemption: The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) offers certain protections to participants in qualified retirement plans. Church plans however are specifically exempted. ln this case, a group of employees worked for a health care network formed via a merger of two hospital systems affiliated with churches. They argued that their […]

Mar

Employment Discrimination And Wage & Hour Law (Unpaid Overtime)

March 1, 2018adminUncategorized

Zero-Tolerance Policy — An employee who had previously filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) got into an altercation with a co-worker. The employer had a policy against fighting and fired both employees. One sued and claimed that the employer was retaliating against her for the EEOC complaint. The court however tossed […]

Mar

Collections Law – When Your Spouse Has Debts

March 1, 2018adminUncategorized

Are you liable for your spouse’s debts? It depends on the applicable state law. In community property states, most debts incurred by one spouse during the marriage are attributed to both. In other states however that follow “common law” property rules, the debts of one spouse are generally that person’s debts alone, unless it was […]

Mar

Roundup Of Key Estate-Planning Terms

March 1, 2018adminUncategorized

One should always use an attorney (and not simply “one-size-fits-all forms” found on the internet) to engage in the creation of wills, trusts and/or estate planning documents. In order to have a basic understanding of the key terms however, the following is a mini-glossary for your review. Administrator: A person/entity appointed by the probate court […]

Mar

Animals In The Car? Safety First!

March 1, 2018adminUncategorized

All people know by now that using a seat belt is required by law in most states. Few however follow the same safety rule for their loveable animals. Although my labradoodle “Buddy” loves to ride with the windows down when we go to the store, bank, post office and/or getting gas, he should also be […]

Feb

Florida Bill Seeks To Stop Arrests Of Injured Illegal Alien Workers

February 14, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

There is a new law being considered by Florida lawmakers to protect unauthorized immigrants who get injured on the job. It would prevent insurance companies from denying workers’ compensation benefits to employees who are legally not permitted to work. Plus, it could help prevent them from being arrested and/or deported. Oftentimes when an illegal alien […]

Feb

Change In The Workers’ Compensation Law For First Responders?

February 2, 2018adminUncategorized

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or P.T.S.D. for short, is a serious health condition for anyone. The sad truth however is that first responders are not eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits in Florida even if they are suffering from mental trauma stemming from as a result of their difficult jobs. Fortunately, there is a proposed […]

Jan

Florida Legislators Discuss Change In Law That Punishes Injured Immigrant Workers

January 16, 2018adminWorkers Compensation

A Florida lawmaker stated that he would file papers to ensure that employers and insurance companies pay workers’ compensation benefits to undocumented immigrant workers who are injured on the job. The measure looks to correct that the issue that these individuals are typically denied any benefits. An investigation by Naples Daily News determined that some […]

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Legal Assistance For Those Seeking Workers’ Compensation

First Responders In Florida Aren’t Covered For PTSD

Cases From The Supreme Court

Employment Discrimination And Wage & Hour Law (Unpaid Overtime)

Collections Law – When Your Spouse Has Debts

Roundup Of Key Estate-Planning Terms

Animals In The Car? Safety First!

Florida Bill Seeks To Stop Arrests Of Injured Illegal Alien Workers

Change In The Workers’ Compensation Law For First Responders?

Florida Legislators Discuss Change In Law That Punishes Injured Immigrant Workers

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