Illegal workplace discrimination isn’t always as obvious as employees being allowed to use racial, homophobic and other slurs and insults or managers refusing to hire people of a particular gender, ethnicity or religion. Discrimination can manifest in many ways. For...
As a whole, the U.S. population is aging – and so is its workforce. Older people are returning to the workforce in record numbers, while others are simply staying longer. Unfortunately, that hasn’t changed a lot of people’s notions about age and the value of a few...
Most tailgating accidents are preventable. All the person in the vehicle behind has to do is stay far enough back. Provided they are far enough back, paying attention and alert, they will have enough time to react to almost anything the driver in front does. Thus...
Brain injuries from car crashes or any other accident can cause problems for the rest of a person's life. Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are a regular health problem that happens after car accidents. Traumatic brain injuries can affect a person's health and...
Unlawful workplace discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of employees or job applicants based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other immutable characteristic that is specifically safeguarded by...
Driving with an open bottle of alcohol in your car might seem harmful, but in California, it is a serious matter that can lead to harsh legal consequences. Open container laws In California, it is illegal to drive with an open container of alcohol in your vehicle,...
The spinal cord is a delicate and complex collection of nerves that connects the base of the brain to the back. If the spinal cord is injured, the communication between the brain and the body is disrupted, leading to a range of physical impairments. The severity of...
Both state and federal laws protect workers from certain types of on-the-job misconduct. Employees should not have to endure harassment or other forms of discrimination because of protected characteristics like their race and sex. They also should not fear punishment...
Taking a drive with the kids can be a fun and memorable experience, but ensuring their safety on the road is the top priority for every parent or caregiver. Children are naturally curious, easily bored and restless, which calls for extra planning when traveling with...
Drunk driving crashes are a tragic but common occurrence in California. Despite very clear statutes prohibiting driving with an elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or when noticeably impaired by alcohol, many people still decide to drive after drinking. Those...