Retaliation occurs when your employer or superior takes adverse action against you for engaging in a protected activity. Such activities include actions like: Reporting violations of laws such as fraud Cooperating with an investigation about unlawful employer conduct...
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Same-level falls can cause serious spinal cord injuries
Most people don’t associate falls with spinal cord injuries. However, falls are the second most common cause of these injuries. (Vehicle crashes are the most common.) According to research published in 2016, same-level falls (such as slipping or tripping and falling...
Common types of catastrophic injury
The term “catastrophic injury” is used frequently to describe the most debilitating injuries that result from accidents. Often, these are classified as severe brain injuries as well as damages to the spinal cord. However, the term may also be used for any type of...
2 times disability discrimination could stall your career
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) expanded the opportunities available to those with disabling medical conditions. The law applies to everyone from landlords to retail stores, as well as employers working with those who have medical disabilities. Employers...
What kinds of compensation can you get after a serious car accident?
Being involved in a vehicular accident can have a devastating impact on your life. Firstly, it could have a significant effect on your health and well-being. Furthermore, it may cause you to suffer financially because you may have to cover medical bills, your lost...
How does California law protect you from age discrimination?
Employment discrimination comes in many forms, but it almost always involves one person or a company making assumptions about another person because of certain protected characteristics. People can lose their jobs, remain in a position without upward mobility or pay...
Can you take legal action against your gym if you’re injured?
You go to your gym, Pilates studio or another fitness facility to get in shape. You expect to have some aches and pains – especially the day after a vigorous workout where you’ve pushed yourself. You may even overdo things and sprain or tear a muscle or tendon....
Ways that vehicles rollover and passengers are ejected
Not all motor vehicle accidents are created equal. When a vehicle rolls over as a result of an accident the risk of being ejected or thrown from the vehicle is very real. These types of accidents often lead to catastrophic injuries and fatalities. According to the...
Activision Blizzard faces allegations of gender discrimination
If you’ve been paying attention to the news about Activision Blizzard, a company that has produced popular video games like Overwatch and World of Warcraft you may have heard that the company is facing a lawsuit that alleges that it promotes a toxic work environment...
4 high-risk groups for traumatic brain injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is serious no matter how severe it is. Many people consider concussions to be mild injuries, for instance, but there is plenty of evidence that repeated concussions can lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which can progress...
