St. Thomas Law Review – Danielle Classey Houston

Invisible Scars and Statutory Barriers: Reforming Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Framework for First Responder PTSD

April 6, 2026By Danielle Classey Houston

Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Law was enacted to ensure the prompt delivery of medical and disability benefits to employees injured in the course and scope of their employment.[i] Historically, however, the statutory framework treated psychological injuries differently from physical ones. Under Florida Statute section 440.093, purely mental or nervous injuries were excluded unless accompanied by a […]

Employment Law Featured Federal Law

The Birth of the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act, and the Labor Lawsuits that Follow

October 31, 2024By Danielle Classey Houston

The first handful of federal lawsuits under the newly enacted Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) are well underway, living up to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) commitment to defend victims of pregnancy discrimination.[i] The PWFA expands on the current Pregnant Discrimination Act (“PDA”) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Pregnant employees are […]

Load Older Posts

Forum

Invisible Scars and Statutory Barriers: Reforming Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Framework for First Responder PTSD

The Birth of the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act, and the Labor Lawsuits that Follow