Congress passed the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 which changed the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to increase the minimum wage during the next 3 years.

Study Shows Minimum Wage Not Enough to Live In Parts of Florida

Florida’s economic free-fall is squeezing basic public services in Florida. For the third year in a row Florida will take in less tax revenue which will result in decreased services for disabled Floridians.

Question: I have a clerical job at a large, non-union health-care facility, in which one of my responsibilities is lifting and moving heavy file folders. A few weeks ago, I hurt my wrist on the job. It was painful enough that I had to go home, though not before I was required to take a drug-and-alcohol test.

Increase in minimum wage

The Florida Move Over Law is designed to protect Florida first responders who are responding to emergencies but many just don’t comply with the law. New enforcement efforts are on the way to protect Florida first responders.

Florida First responders can be exposed to toxic substances as a result of fighting fires or raiding drug labs which can cause all types of breathing problems and even cancers. You might be entitled to Florida workers’ compensation benefits for Florida First Responders exposed to toxic chemicals or diseases such as TB or meningitis.

Surveillance is widely used by long term disability insurance companies around major holidays, like Labor Day, to catch you doing something inconsistent with your Activities of Daily Living Statement. Don’t destroy your long term disability claim or set yourself up for an ERISA/long term disabilty claims denial.

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