When you fill out a job application or go in for an interview, you likely don’t expect to be asked if you have a valid driver’s license unless the job itself requires driving – for example, making deliveries, sales calls or going to customers’ homes or businesses....
Year: 2024
Road safety tips for cyclists
As a cyclist, you want to do everything you can to stay safe. You know that it is you who is likely to suffer serious injuries if you get involved in an accident with a vehicle – the driver will probably be fine. Avoiding that accident is your number one goal when you...
Can at-will employees be wrongfully terminated?
Some workers have contracts. If they are fired in violation of these contracts, it could be a wrongful termination. For example, an executive at a business may have a clause stating that they can only be fired for cause. They have to do something wrong or make a...
3 important facts people need to know about brain injuries
There are many ways for people to develop acquired brain injuries. Some children enter the world with brain injuries caused by medical mistakes during labor and delivery. Some people acquire traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) due to car crashes or falls on private...
Why do most wrong-way crashes happen?
Like any other motor vehicle accidents, wrong-way crashes are going to be unique. There are numerous different causes from one accident to the next. For instance, young drivers may get confused, causing an accident because they don’t have much experience....
What should motorcyclists know about lane splitting in California?
Motorcyclists have a unique viewpoint on the roadways. They can also do maneuvers that other vehicles can’t do. One of these is lane splitting. This occurs when a motorcyclist drives between two lanes of traffic that are moving in the same direction as they are. ...
When does cellphone distraction actually end?
Drivers certainly know that cellphones can be distracting on many fronts. The most common example of this is texting and driving. But drivers can also get distracted as they listen to music, use social media, read emails, take pictures or videos, program a GPS...
What is “quiet firing” and are you a victim?
An ideal workplace should make you feel comfortable and welcoming. Unless you have engaged in misconduct, you should not suddenly feel as though your employer is trying to push you away. If your employer is making your workplace toxic, unsustainable and unmanageable,...
What are the 4 most common reasons for discrimination lawsuits?
Despite decades of efforts to eradicate employment discrimination, it continues to be an issue that has an unfair economic impact on countless workers in the United States every year. For every case of workplace discrimination that a worker reports to the Equal...
Why don’t drivers give bikes enough space?
Drivers who encounter cyclists often have to overtake them because of the speed difference between the two vehicles. They are supposed to give them enough space – such as 3 feet – to limit accidents. This keeps cyclists safe. However, many cyclists will attest that...