At this time of year, many hard-working employees in Hollywood and across Florida are looking for seasonal jobs, temp work, and side gigs to earn extra money for the holiday season. If that’s you, you should know that seasonal jobs come with their unique hazards, and you may qualify for…
Private care jobs offer essential services to individuals in need, ranging from elderly care to childcare and beyond. While these professions are centered around compassion, they also expose employees to on-the-job injuries. The father-son attorney team at the family-based law firm of Flaxman Law Group work closely with workers who…
Educators are the heroes who shape future generations. Their dedication to fostering knowledge and growth is invaluable, but it often comes with its own set of hazards because education workers face various risks in their line of duty. In fact, education workers face one of the higher risks of workplace…
Healthcare workers play a vital role in the well-being of our society, but the nature of their jobs places them at risk of various injuries and accidents. In fact, this sector has among the highest rate of injuries. When it comes to seeking compensation for these job-related injuries, healthcare workers…
While many people understand the workplace risks of truck drivers, manufacturing facilities, and any job with heavy equipment, they may overlook office workers. Office environments might seem safe, but employees in these spaces face a range of potential injuries that can impact their health. The family law firm of Flaxman…
At this time of year, many people take on extra work to make money for the holiday season. Many stores also need seasonal helpers. Manufacturers need more factory workers to create more products and retailers need more employees to serve the holiday rush. Temp or seasonal work can be a…
Some workplaces are more dangerous than others. Manufacturing, trucking, construction work, and other sectors all have high levels of injury. Perhaps surprisingly, healthcare and education have some of the highest levels of injury in the private sector. However, every workplace, even the quietest office, can result in a job injury…
In California and Chicago, there have recently been a number of smash and grab thefts, involving large, organized group of thieves targeting malls, luxury stores, and shopping centers. Florida and Miami also have seen such crimes in the past and there is often an increase in risk around this time…
During Black Friday, huge holiday sales start and while it can be a great way to take care of your gift list, huge crowds at stores can and do cause injuries. Almost every year, people are injured or killed by crowds and violence in stores. In addition, shoppers may be…
The current pandemic is a very stressful time for business owners. Many businesses are closing or facing significant revenue losses because they have been forced to close due to stay-at-home orders. In addition, measures may mean that businesses have to pay for personal protective equipment, may need to limit the…