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Your employer is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for your disability. Those accommodations are left up in the air, though. Because there aren’t many specific laws outside of the ADA requirements that guide employers on what to do. Additionally, the employer may give vague information such as, “Just let us know when you need help.” … Read more

Tabak Law wants to be your source for consistent and reliable information regarding how you may be affected by the CARES Act and the accompanying stimulus payments. In summary, the CARES Act provides eligible individuals a one-time payment up to $1,200 for a single filer and $2,400 for joint filers in addition to $500 per… Read more

Social security disability lawyers know that ongoing conditions are challenging not just for the individual but for their entire family. Not only are you worried about getting back on track with your life, but those around you are worried about your health and finances. Medical costs are expensive, even with good insurance. But, even if… Read more

As a matter of general rule, the amount you expect to receive from Social Security Disability Insurance is usually slightly less than what you expect to receive in the event you had worked until full retirement age. This is informed by the fact that workers generally earn more later in their professional life hence by… Read more

Social Security disability benefits are based on average lifetime earnings, not household income or the level of your disability. It only provides for an average monthly pay to disabled employees and relatives after the employee suffers from a disability, becomes old, or dies. However, many people think that disability benefits will always be there forever… Read more

In the United States, depression is regarded as the second most common medical condition that is listed on applications for Social Security disability. It manifests in various ways such as a type of mood disorder manifesting in form of sadness, and feelings of inadequacy and hopelessness in addition to feelings of fatigue and decreased energy… Read more

Family medical leave was enacted in order to offer some protection to employees that needed time off due to family needs. Those needs can include caring for another family member, having a child, adopting a child, and more. When people use family medical leave; however, there are a ton of questions, and it makes people… Read more

Soft tissue injuries are often written off because people feel as if there’s nothing that they can really do about it. These injuries are very common as a result of playing sports, from car accidents, and even from falls. Soft tissue damages can include pulled, sprained, or strained muscles. If you were injured in an… Read more

Chronic pain refers to recurrent pain that continues way longer than expected. It is usually caused by injuries or acute illnesses lasting more than 3 – 6 months and in some instances the cause is unknown. Its indicators include: back pain, headaches, joint pain, or general nerve or muscle pain. It may be related to… Read more