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Retaliation from your employer can be a problem even when your actions are protected
There are times when employees need to speak up about certain things that are happening in the workplace. This isn’t something that’s usually done without considerable thought. Some employees worry that the employer will retaliate against them for what they say. While...
Landmark Ruling Protects LGBTQ Workers
Residents of California might want to know more about the recent landmark ruling by the Supreme Court. Federal civil rights laws offer protection to lesbian, gay and transgender workers as stated by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The Trump administration argued...
What’s second-degree murder in California?
Your night on the town suddenly turned horrible and tragic. You never expected to end up in a fight at the bar, and you certainly never thought that landing a single punch to someone’s head could kill someone. Unfortunately, the guy that you hit had a weak blood...
5 factors affecting the likelihood you have a pedestrian accident
Have you ever stood at the side of the road, looking at the oncoming cars, hoping for a friendly face before you try to stop? Or have you ever been driving your vehicle, seen someone waiting to cross, and made a split-second decision to slam on the brakes or put your...
Why do harassed workers stay quiet?
When looking at sexual harassment in the workplace, you often see people ask why victims did not say anything or didn’t do so sooner. Maybe one worker comes forward, for instance, and then a few more follow suit. Or, maybe a worker finally comes forward but the sexual...
How drivers put themselves at risk on rural roads
Many drivers in California may not know this, but rural roads can be particularly perilous. Though they see less traffic, they cause some drivers to become reckless. Rural roads come with certain inherent dangers as well. First of all, consider the narrow lanes and...
Why do people commit fraud?
You’ve seen some of the big names associated with fraud in the headlines: Bernie Maddoff, Elizabeth Holmes, Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are just a few. None of these people were exactly hurting for money themselves, so why on earth did they get involved in...
Motorcyclists: Beware of common causes of crashes
Motorcyclists are unique. They want to feel the wind in their hair, be close to the road and really get the buzz that comes from being in control of their vehicles. For the most part, these people are cautious and capable drivers. Unfortunately, the number of deaths...
Older cars responsible for most defect-related crashes
Many accidents in California are caused by defective equipment in a vehicle. While automakers may sometimes be to blame for such defects, others are simply caused by a lack of maintenance on the owner's part. The latter includes bad brakes, bald tires and defective...
Lead vehicle characteristics during rear-end crashes
Rear-end accidents are dangerous for anyone in virtually any vehicle. Much of the risk comes from the fact that the lead driver cannot take any action to avoid the crash. They may never see it coming or, if they do, they may be in a position -- sitting in traffic at a...
