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Employees with disabilities have the right to reasonable workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Altering workspaces can help disabled employees perform their job duties more effectively. Employers may refuse accommodations if...
Antilock braking systems (ABS) exist on almost every type of motor vehicle. One two-wheeled transport, in particular, goes without that critical safety system. Motorcycles. After their first attempt failed, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway...
When parting ways with your job in California, it's common for your employer to provide a severance agreement, which might include a general release or waiver of claims. This document is usually part of a severance package, and in signing it, your employer might ask...
How do you plan a route when driving? If you are like most people, you probably do so based on how long it will take you to get there, opting for the route you believe will be quickest. While this seems sensible, research shows there is more to it than that. One...
Unfortunately, many people experience ageism in the workplace. California law protects individuals 40 years and above from discrimination from employers, supervisors and colleagues, yet it still happens. Here is what age discrimination in the workplace looks like:...
While they may enjoy their job, most Californians work to receive a paycheck. Unfortunately, many employees are not being paid what they are owed. How can you tell if you’re a victim of wage theft, and what can you do about it? Wage theft comes in many forms Wage...
If you are like most people, you spend a great deal of time on the road. Whether driving to and from work, picking up the kids from school or going grocery shopping. Most people are not aware, however, that some times of the day are more dangerous than others....
Getting fired is not the only situation that could lead to a wrongful termination. In fact, employers who want you out of the company might not explicitly fire you to avoid liability. They may instead create a hostile or intolerable working condition that could compel...
Not many workplace challenges are as traumatizing as being sexually harassed by a coworker, an employer or even a customer. If you are a victim of sexual harassment at work, you should never keep quiet and do nothing about your predicament. Sexual harassment at work...
A car accident can ruin your day, to say the least. After the crash, all you want is to get home to your safe sanctuary and be with the ones you love. However, what you do after an accident can have far-reaching legal and personal consequences. One of the steps you...