Workers’ comp laws were meant to protect and help workers who sustain injuries or illnesses while at work or because of their job. However, many Fort Myers workers have hesitated to file a workers compensation claim for fear of a negative reaction,...
No resident of Port Charlotte, Venice, or Englewood, Florida wants to fall ill or become injured at work. Whether you’re going into an office or lacing up your boots to get to the construction site on time, there’s a certain expectation that you’ll m...
What would happen if you got hurt on the job? Most of us would probably say that we'd file a workers' compensation claim and get paid until we recover. That sounds about right, but under some circumstances, employees might be entitled to additional r...
No one likes being nagged about safety, least of all business owners with a lot on their plate already. However safety, and employee well-being, are the cornerstones for a thriving business and a thriving community. This has become more evident as...
Safety First is an expression too often used jokingly by people with physical jobs. It's easy for workers and employers to become complacent, and place profits and convenience over doing things right, following safety guidelines. Southwest Florid...
When we talk about injuries at work in the Sarasota and Port Charlotte areas, the first thing that typically comes to mind is more hazardous jobs. Working at a construction site, for example, with heavy vehicles and falling objects is easy to see whe...
Residents of Port Charlotte, Fort Meyers, and the rest of the Sarasota and Charlotte areas have a diverse range of different jobs. Some people work in retail, others in commercial, while others engage in construction. But for anyone that leaves home...
May is Global Employee Health & Fitness Month, #EmployeeHealthAndFitnessMonth. It is a workplace safety campaign that the National Association for Health and Fitness created. Employers everywhere, including those in Port Charlotte, can participate....
Working in Florida, you may have heard about workers’ compensation. Generally, it is a type of insurance coverage to help employees in case they suffer from a job-related injury or illness. Unlike life and medical insurance, you do not have to dec...
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