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As an employee, you have the right to partake in certain activities at your workplace. You also have the right to equal treatment by your employer without discrimination on the basis of a protected status. Retaliation occurs when an employer takes negative action...
If an employer treats a worker unfavorably compared to other employees because she is expecting a baby, that is pregnancy discrimination. There are many federal laws that protect employees from pregnancy discrimination, including the Family and Medical Leave Act, the...
Sometimes employers treat older workers differently from younger workers. This may be because of a belief that older workers are less capable than younger workers or do not offer as much value. A federal law called the Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects...
Drinking and driving can cause numerous problems. In addition to increasing your risk of an accident, driving under the influence can also lead to legal issues, including jail time and fines. No one ever sets out to drink and drive, but it is an unfortunately common...
A serious injury may cause a range of serious physical effects. When a person receives a blow to the head caused by great force during a fall or in a car accident, traumatic brain injury (TBI) may occur. While the outcome of TBI can vary from person to person, many...
Being a new mother is definitely challenging. Along with raising your child, you may also need to return to work to make ends meet for your family. In this case, your employer must abide by the rules regarding new mothers and nursing breaks. The Fair Labor Standards...
Suffering from a back injury at work can take a huge toll not only physically, mentally and emotionally, but also financially. Unfortunately, many victims find this out after already suffering from an injury. Back injuries can also take victims out of work, but for...
Accident victims run the risk of getting a serious injury as a result of the impact of the collision. Traumatic brain damage is just one type of injury, affecting a significant number of people in California and throughout the United States each year. In fact, car...
Not everyone forced to serve time behind bars is guilty of committing a crime. Some people are the victims of flaws in the judicial system and have been wrongfully convicted of a crime they did not commit. According to the Innocence Project, more than 360 people have...
If you spend much time outdoors, you undoubtedly know how loud cities can be. Much of the ambient noise you hear comes from internal combustion engines. Therefore, as electric vehicles become increasingly common in the Bay Area and across California, noise levels...
