According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, 61 million U.S. adults have some form of disability. This comes out to approximately 26% of the nation's grown-ups. Furthermore, the CDC estimates that around 28.1% of Florida's adult population...
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Reasons why ERISA disability claims are denied
On behalf of Gallup Auerbach | Jan 22, 2021 | Disability Benefits
If you suffer a devastating long-term or permanent injury at work, it’s crucial to you and your family’s well-being that you receive the disability benefits you deserve. However, insurance companies make that as difficult as possible as their priority is to protect...
Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act
On behalf of Gallup Auerbach | Oct 28, 2020 | Workplace Discrimination
Celebrations of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act involve both the past and future. President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA into law 30 years ago, making the U.S. the first to create legal protections for the civil rights of people with...
What should workers know about reasonable accommodations?
On behalf of Gallup Auerbach | Oct 20, 2020 | Employment Law -- Employee
If you have a disability, your employer must make reasonable accommodations that can help you do your job. Many people do not know that they are eligible for these protections. Explore the types of reasonable accommodations allowed under federal laws such as the...
Promotions and disability discrimination
On behalf of Gallup Auerbach | Apr 27, 2020 | Employment Law -- Employee
Do you suspect that your employer passed you over for a promotion because of your disability? You deserve fair treatment; your experience, skills and education should be more important than your limitations. The Americans with Disabilities Act protects your rights as...
3 things to know about pregnancy discrimination in Florida
On behalf of Gallup Auerbach | Feb 19, 2020 | Employment Law -- Employee
For couples looking to start a family, the announcement of a pregnancy is usually an occasion for celebration. Unfortunately, despite protections by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, new mothers often face workplace discrimination that could...
Wage discrimination against working women in Florida
On behalf of Gallup Auerbach | Jan 4, 2020 | Workplace Discrimination
The good news: Wage discrimination is illegal in Florida. Laws prohibit employers from paying women and men different wages for the same work. The bad news: Wage discrimination is alive and well in Florida. A recent study confirms women in Florida earn less money than...
Understanding adverse employment actions
On behalf of Gallup Auerbach | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
As a Florida employee, you have the legal right to report the company for which you work to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission if you discover that someone in your company has committed or is in the process of committing an illegal act. If you choose to...
Were you wrongfully terminated from work?
On behalf of Gallup Auerbach | Oct 10, 2019 | Wrongful Termination
Most U.S. states abide by at-will employment, which means either the employer or employee can end the working relationship at any time for any legal reason. Although Florida is an at-will state, wrongful termination can occur when a company fires a person for an...
Age discrimination often a barrier for older workers
On behalf of Gallup Auerbach | Jun 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Finding gainful employment can be tough at any stage of life, but finding a good job once you reach a certain age can prove even more difficult. In fact, many older Americans believe their age plays a major role in their inability to find work, suggesting that age...
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