Workers’ Compensation Blog

Man Falls from 15th Floor of West Palm Beach Construction Site

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 6, 2016October 30, 2023 in Workers' Compensation

A West Palm Beach man fell to his death while working on a construction site for a new apartment building in downtown West Palm Beach on Sept. 1. The building sits on Fern Street at the northeast corner of South Dixie Highway and is set to be finished in the summer of 2017. It will […] Read More

OSHA Issues Heat Safety Warning for Outdoor Workers

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on August 12, 2016November 1, 2023 in Workers' Compensation

With forecasters expecting above-average temperatures throughout the country for the next couple of months, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is warning outdoor workers and their employers of the dangers of prolonged exposure to extreme heat. OSHA Rules Regarding Outdoor Work in Extreme Heat OSHA requires that employers provide safe environments for workers, which […] Read More

Wage & Hour Laws and Discrimination

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 23, 2015December 7, 2022 in Workers' Compensation

Worker discrimination in Florida is a very serious and very real problem. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) clearly states that employees in the private sector, as well as those in federal, state and local government jobs, must receive a minimum wage, or greater, for the time they put in at work. However, many Florida […] Read More

Florida Construction Companies Falsely Classifying Employees

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 24, 2014October 30, 2023 in Workers' Compensation

Reporters at The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C. and the Star Telegram recently completed an investigation that revealed that many construction workers are being classified as contractors a tactic that is illegal. By treating workers as independent contractors rather than employees, the company is cutting corners. The Internal Revenue Service and Department of Labor […] Read More

West Palm Beach Construction Worker Falls down Elevator Shaft

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on August 27, 2014November 1, 2023 in Workers' Compensation

A construction worker was taken to St. Marys Medical Center Wednesday afternoon after he fell down an elevator shaft in West Palm Beach. The victim, whose name has not been released, was working at a construction site near North Congress Avenue, just south of Palm Beach Lakes boulevard when he fell about 35 feet down. […] Read More

Pregnant Women Protected from Discrimination in New FL Supreme Court Ruling

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on May 9, 2014February 7, 2024 in Workers' Compensation

The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled that employment discrimination against pregnant women is illegal in the Sunshine state. The case came about after a pregnant woman sued her employer after being subjected to discrimination on the basis of her pregnancy. Peguy Delva, a front desk manager at Continental Inc., alleged that her supervisor started scrutinizing […] Read More

Florida Workplace Discrimination Lawyers

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 25, 2014December 7, 2022 in Workers' Compensation

Discrimination in the workplace is an illegal activity prohibited by both federal and state law that puts employees at a disadvantage and degrades the morale of a business’ environment.While employers reserve the right to hire the person they believe is best qualified for the job, discriminating on the basis of gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital […] Read More

Central Florida Propane Plant Explosion Leaves Eight Workers Injured

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on July 30, 2013October 27, 2023 in Workers' Compensation

In a massive explosion at a propane plant in Tavares, Florida, four workers have been left critically wounded after yet-unknown issues sparked flames that shot 200 feet into the sky. Workplace injuries can be especially dangerous for plant employees, and if your or a loved one has been the victim of employer negligence you may […] Read More

High Risk Mesothelioma Occupations

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 20, 2013December 7, 2022 in Workers' Compensation

Mesothelioma, a malignant cancer of the lining of the lungs, is caused by swallowing or inhaling asbestos fibers. The use of asbestos gained widespread popularity in construction and manufacturing industries as the fibrous mineral is an excellent insulator and is highly resistant to electric currents, heat and fire.Many companies were aware of the dangers of […] Read More

On the Job Injuries

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 20, 2013November 1, 2023 in Workers' Compensation

How Do Injuries at Work Occur? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), every year approximately 5 million workers experience an occupational injury or illness on the job. Over 50 percent of these injuries and illnesses are severe enough to cause the worker to miss work. Although employers may go to great lengths […] Read More

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