VIOLATIONS AND FRAUD IN FLORIDA
The following are criminal violations of s. 440.105, Florida Statute (FS) that constitute a felony of the first, second, or
third degree depending on the monetary value of the fraud as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, and s. 775.084 F.S.
Filing a false claim of on-the-job injuries or exaggerating injuries An injured employee or any party making a claim of an on-the-job injury will be required to provide their personal signature attesting that they have reviewed, understand, and acknowledge the following statement:
If the injured employee or party refuses to sign the document, benefits or payments shall be suspended until such signature is obtained. WC fraud, on the part of employees, employers, businesses, and labor brokers is widespread. When it comes to WC fraud, employees, and employers both contribute to the problem. Employees file unsubstantiated claims and employers find avenues to reduce their WC payments and/ or misrepresent themselves to pay lower WC rates.
Any person who, knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud, or deceive any employer or employee, insurance company, or self-insured program, files a statement of claim containing any false or misleading information, commits insurance fraud, punishable as provided in s. 817.234. Conclusion In the industry of cosmetology, accidents can and do happen in the workplace. Fortunately, WC laws are in place to protect both employees and employers in the event of these on-the-job injuries. It is of high importance for every
worker and employer to familiarize themselves with their rights responsibilities in regard to WC. If you are injured on the job, contact Florida’s Division of Workers’ Compensation to find out more information.
Chapter 4: HIV/AIDS and Cosmetology: Protecting Your Clients and Yourself (Satisfies HIV/AIDS Requirement) 1 CE Hour
Learning outcomes Upon completion of this chapter, the student will be able to: Define and identify the difference between HIV and AIDS. Describe how HIV is transmitted. Recognize popular misconceptions and stigmas surrounding HIV/AIDS.
Identify standard precautions that can be taken to prevent spreading HIV/AIDS within your workplace. Recall rules and regulations regarding HIV/AIDS status disclosure relevant to professionals and their clients. Summarize protections extended to HIV-positive cosmetologists under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
INTRODUCTION
According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, “HIV stigma and discrimination can pose complex barriers to prevention, testing, treatment, and support for people living with or at risk for HIV” (NIMH, 2022). Stigmatization makes many HIV-positive people unwilling to inform others of their status. This unwillingness can prevent them from seeking treatment, sustaining treatment programs, seeking support structures, and even informing sexual partners. HIV-positive individuals often remain silent out of fear of social isolation as well as judgment from their families, friends, peers, religious groups, coworkers, and even service providers. The effects of stigmatization prevent them from becoming better informed, seeking out information, and sharing important information with others—making it increasingly difficult to promote understanding and reduce discrimination. Learning about HIV/AIDS and recognizing commonly believed myths and misconceptions about the disease are important for cosmetology professionals and the salon industry, as business is built upon customer relationships and the provision of quality and fair services to all customers. Acknowledging the stigma and arming themselves with facts about HIV can help professionals work with all clients in the salon setting as well as recognize and implement safety and precautionary measures to keep
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are commonly recognized terms. However, while many have heard of these terms, the stigmatization of HIV-positive individuals paired with commonly believed myths and misconceptions surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic can influence behaviors when working with HIV-positive persons. Cosmetologists must be comfortable working around all types of people, and misinformation can interfere with their ability to provide quality, nondiscriminatory services to all clients. Receiving an HIV diagnosis can be devastating and hard for anyone to accept. Those who are best able to cope with the realities of the disease are those who can establish a strong support system, including their families, friends, communities, and service providers. For anyone diagnosed with HIV, compassion, sensitivity, and fair treatment are greatly needed. Yet too often, the stigma associated with the disease can stand in the way of ensuring that an HIV-positive person is treated fairly and with respect. Stigma and misunderstanding can also create situations in which unnecessary steps are taken and exorbitant costs are incurred when working with HIV-positive clients. Unnecessary precautions have an impact not only on the client’s comfort but also on the bottom line for salons.
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