Monthly Archives: April 2020
How Employee Burnout May Entitle You to Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Workplace stress, unrealistic deadlines, unmanageable workload, unfair treatment at work, as well as other factors, can result in worker burnout. This condition is prevalent in practically all industries, and an ever-increasing number of employees across many sectors are beginning to recognize symptoms of burnout. Unfortunately, not all of them know how to address worker… Read More »
How Security Camera Footage Can Prevent Fraudulent Workers’ Comp Claims
No workplace is immune to traumatic incidents involving employees. When such incidents occur in the workplace, the injured employee may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. However, not all workers’ comp claims filed by employees are for “real” injuries or illnesses. Some workers abuse Florida’s workers’ compensation system by filing fraudulent claims. While some… Read More »
Do Unemployment Benefits Affect SSI or SSDI Benefits, and Vice Versa?
Most people who receive Social Security benefits do not want to risk losing the monthly payments that provide partial replacement income. That is why many Americans who receive benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are reluctant to apply for unemployment benefits when they lose their job out of… Read More »
Does Coronavirus (COVID-19) Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
As hundreds of coronavirus cases have been reported across the U.S., with several states declaring a state of emergency to address the spread of COVID-19, how does Florida’s workers’ compensation system deal with a deadly virus like coronavirus? What if Employees Contract Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Workplace? The outbreak of coronavirus in the workplace… Read More »
Will the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact Your Social Security Benefits in Florida?
The Social Security Administration closed all of its local offices to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, but will the virus outbreak affect your Social Security benefits? The SSA’s decision is motivated by the agency’s intent to protect older people and those with underlying medical conditions, according to USA Today. These are the… Read More »
