Maintaining focus and driving defensively can help California motorists reduce the risk of accidents on highways and roadways, but are there other actions they can take when it comes to increasing driving safety? The Golden State is the most populous in the nation,...
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Handling a layoff and saving your career
Finding out about a layoff can leave you feeling uncertain about your future. If you have a family to care for, your concerns about providing for their needs may cause debilitating stress. Even if your employer complies with the terms of your employment contract when...
Does my employer have to give me paid sick leave?
Sick leave allows you to take time off work when you are ill without losing pay or facing disciplinary action. In the US in general, paid sick leave is not a common offering, but in California, it is the law. The California Department of Industrial Relations explains...
Does company culture contribute to your satisfaction at work?
Even though working is a critical part of providing for your needs, you should not have to sacrifice your happiness. Finding a career that you enjoy is a great start. Working with a company that prioritizes the development and maintenance of its organization's culture...
What are the rules for a meal break?
California has some of the most employee-friendly employment laws in the country. Many states do not regulate or mandate breaks of any kind for adult workers, but if you work in this state, you do have mandatory break requirements. According to the California...
How can you identify employer retaliation?
While you know that your employer cannot discriminate against you, what can you do if it happens? Unfortunately, many employees fear their job or fear that the employer can make the workplace even more hostile after filing a complaint. According to the U.S....
Traffic safety takes a hit in 2020
A fairly steady reduction in serious motor vehicle accidents on U.S. roadways occurred from 2007 to 2019, with some minor exceptions. This favorable trend stopped in 2020, despite drivers compiling fewer miles traveled during the year. By just about any measure, last...
What happens when you have a totaled vehicle?
After a motor vehicle accident, you could face vehicle repair costs on top of catastrophic medical bills. When your insurer assesses your vehicle, they may declare it totaled. According to Experian, an insurer who claims a car totaled has declared it a total loss. The...
How can social media endanger your injury case?
The aftermath of an auto accident can inflict serious injuries on you. You probably won’t be able to work and will face a difficult recovery, plus you have medical and auto repair bills to worry about. If you make the decision to pursue an injury lawsuit against the...
What is wrongful death?
As its name implies, a wrongful death is one that should not have occurred. More specifically, someone’s negligence or wrongdoing causes the wrongful death of another. The term also refers to the type of lawsuit you can bring against the alleged perpetrator who caused...