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Being a pedestrian can be risky. At least 2,957 pedestrians lost their lives in the U.S. during the first six months of 2020. Countless others receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries that they suffer as pedestrians every year. One recent statistic...
If a car were to knock you off your bicycle, you might wonder how the driver failed to see you. You might feel you were obvious with your fluorescent yellow jacket and flashing lights. Besides, you can spot a cyclist a mile off when you are driving. To understand...
You’ve heard them thundering past you on the freeway. You may have even seen the slogan “Loud pipes save lives” on a sticker placed on a biker’s motorcycle helmet. Is it true, though? Do those annoyingly loud exhaust pipes truly help save motorcyclists’ lives? As it...
Most serious motor vehicle accidents result in equally serious injuries. Victims must often spend time in the hospital while also incurring other medical expenses. Accidents also mean losing income because they cannot work for a time. Obtaining compensation is...
Vehicles are dangerous for occupants and anyone near them. Thousands of people die in preventable crashes every year, and many more get hurt. Concern about collisions might motivate you to choose walking as your preferred mode of transportation around town. If you...
The physical harm victims may suffer during motor vehicle accidents ranges from minor scrapes or bruises to significant and life-changing injuries. When the harm is minor, victims may manage on their own. However, when catastrophic injuries occur, it will likely have...
Wrongful Termination Under California Law Author: James Baker Editor: Dustin L. Collier The presumption in most employment agreements is that an employer can terminate or demote an employee “at-will,” or at any time for any reason. Despite this presumption, the law...
Authored by: James Baker, Discrimination Analyst Edited by: Dustin Collier Overview of California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act Anti-Discrimination Provisions California Government Code section 12940(a) prohibits discrimination in hiring practices or treatment in...
California Labor Code section 226 sets stringent requirements for employers with regard to employee paystubs. These documents we are all accustomed to receiving are heavily regulated and many employers neglect or willfully fail to comply with these requirements. ...
California Labor Code section 201(a) provides, in pertinent part, as follows: “(a) If an employer discharges an employee, the wages earned and unpaid at the time of discharge are due and payable immediately.” California Labor Code section 202(a) then provides, in...
