It's not uncommon to see motorists eating, drinking or using their phones while traveling on California highways. According to a recent poll conducted for Selective, 87% of respondents said that they had engaged in some form of distracted driving within the preceding...
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Month: April 2021
What are your employee rights if you become visually impaired?
If your vision has significantly declined or you become legally blind, this will affect your job performance. It's important to know your rights as an employee so you can continue to support yourself financially despite your disability. If you're a California resident...
Application of continuing violation doctrine in employment law
Federal and California employment law establishes a specific time frame within which an individual must file a claim based on workplace harassment. If an individual fails to initiate a claim within that time period, that person is precluded forever from seeking relief...
The most common types of cyber crimes committed
With technology companies continuing to pop up through California, more and more citizens are gaining access to smart devices. While these devices can be great to allow you to connect with the world around you, they can also make you more susceptible to cybercrimes....
Do you receive pay if your work is closed due to bad weather?
While California does have some of the most beautiful weather throughout the nation, it does have its bad days. When those bad weather days occur, residents may find it difficult to travel to work, or their work may be shut down. This can lead many employees to wonder...
Did pedestrian fatalities increase in 2020?
California drivers taking steps to be more careful behind the wheel could do their part to prevent accidents with pedestrians on the road. However, not every driver makes safety a top priority, which increases the chances of an accident. Strangely, pedestrian accident...
Types of white-collar crime
White-collar crimes in California and elsewhere in the United States involve several types of non-violent illegal financial activity. These crimes are named for the ones who frequently commit them, which include business people of status with the goal of benefiting...
Is your workplace a hostile environment?
There are many ways a California workplace can become a hostile environment and make it difficult for employees to do their job well. The environment can be discriminatory and cause employees to feel verbally abused or intimidated. The workplace may feel unwelcome and...
Does ERISA cover my retirement plan?
Many California residents contribute to a retirement account that is prepared to fund their after-working lives. There are many different types of retirement accounts, including IRAs, pensions, and 401(k)s. To help ensure that workers’ retirement accounts stay safe,...