Many types of discrimination clearly target one group. For instance, racial discrimination targets minorities and makes it harder for them to advance or get certain jobs. With age discrimination, though, there is evidence that things can work in either direction: Both...
Few things can be quite as devastating as being called into an employer's office and abruptly fired. Each year, over 100,000 employees in California and other states are wrongfully terminated. In these instances, former employees may be able to win lawsuits allowing...
Summer in Santa Clara and the roads are full of Harleys, Triumphs, BMWs and other large motorcycles. As city temperatures hit the 80s, you decide to join them and head off into the mountains and cooler air. Heading home, you change down through the gears and let off...
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard once said: “When you have the opportunity and the ability to do good and you do nothing, that’s evil. Evil doesn’t always have to be an overt act, it can be merely the absence of good.” While Chouinard admits his definition is...
“You don’t want to walk through there at night.” Has anyone ever told you that about a specific part of town? It turns out that you may not want to walk anywhere at night, but not for the reasons you think. Figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Parents in California should ensure that their teens who have been newly licensed are well aware of the dangers of negligent and reckless driving. If parents have not talked with their teen about road safety, there's no better time for this than the start of summer....
When you started working with a company you found online, you thought it was a multilevel marketing (MLM) program. The people at the top of the MLM program make the most money, but you’re also able to bring in an income by selling items for the business. For your...
There is a chance that those who ride their bikes on roads or sidewalks in California could be involved in an accident. However, there are ways that they can minimize their chances of getting hurt while riding. For instance, riders should wear bright clothing or use...
If your teen was involved in an auto accident in San Jose, California, and you know that he or she was not to blame, then there is the possibility of filing a claim and receiving compensation for his or her injuries. Fortunately, the crash was not fatal because many...
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...