by Webmaster | Jul 20, 2020 | Caregivers
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees who work for covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if...
by Twyla Sketchley | Mar 5, 2017 | Attorney, Elder Law
In my practice, I see challenges that we face due to discrimination every day. Women still are not paid equally for equal work across our nation and many are subjected to hostile work environments as a part of their career paths. As these women age, the lack of equal...
by Twyla Sketchley | Mar 2, 2017 | Attorney, Caregivers
March is Women’s History Month. It is a time when we celebrate women’s contribution to history, culture, and society. While we celebrate women’s contributions, it is also a time to look at the impact of the sexism that still exists in our society...
by Twyla Sketchley | Aug 19, 2015 | Attorney, Caregivers, News
The 2015 Christmas in July drive was a big success. We collected enough supplies for 50 Office of Public Guardian clients. This year our efforts were profiled in the Tallahassee Democrat Chronicle. If you would like to assist the Office of Public Guardian or know...
by Twyla Sketchley | Dec 12, 2013 | Caregivers
The State of Florida has long recognized that serving as a guardian is a difficult job and one that requires payment. The Florida Legislature has put the standard for payment in the guardianship statutes to ensure that it is recognized as a job that one would not do...
