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Hurricane damage is not limited to Florida, the Gulf Coast, or the Coastal Carolinas, nor is the havoc these storms wreak limited to flooding. The path Tropical Storm Isaias recently took across the East Coast, and the damage it left behind, is a stark reminder that hurricane and storm preparedness… Read more
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Finding and keeping your job can be a challenge when you have a disability. However, a temporary or permanent disability should not stop individuals from getting and retaining satisfying employment and living a full life. It is immoral and unlawful for employers to discriminate against disabled… Read more
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In March, Congress passed a law meant to help workers in the wake of COVID-19. This law is deeply significant for the U.S., which lacks centralized or widespread paid leave programs. But what does this law provide for workers, and who is able to receive its benefits? According to the New York… Read more
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In the United States, despite laws like the Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in place to protect individuals from being unfairly paid in comparison to their counterparts––unfortunately, thousands of women, minorities, and other historically disadvantaged groups are still… Read more
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According to a report issued by Cerebral Inc., a telehealth startup specializing in mental health, they have revealed that they unintentionally shared sensitive information of over 3.1 patients with media and tech giants like Meta, Tiktok, Google, and other third-party advertisers without having… Read more
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The United States is the world’s largest consumer market. American households spend around $60,000 per year, including approximately $8,000 on food, $5,000 on healthcare, $1,000 on personal care products, and $3,000 on non-essential items such as entertainment equipment and pet supplies, according… Read more
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St. Petersburg and other parts of the Bay Area have received heavy rain over the past few days, and a flood watch is still in effect for parts of Tampa Bay. Florida could receive up to a foot of rain by the end of this week, reports say.
With this much rain in such a short time, flooding is a… Read more
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Workers’ compensation represents a private employer insurance program that covers the costs of the injuries sustained by employees in the workplace. Most types of workers’ compensation payments cover injuries that typically result from easy-to-determine workplace accidents, such as falls from… Read more
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When an employee is injured in the workplace, they have the legal right to pursue workers’ compensation benefit payments. These important earned benefits are intended to keep employees afloat while they deal with the costs and losses from their accidents or injuries. It can be a… Read more
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When you're convinced that a dangerous condition at your workplace is the primary reason for your injury, you may be eligible for compensation. However, to receive compensation, you will have to file a claim with your employer's workers' compensation insurance company or an approved state agency.… Read more
