You probably hear people joke about broken necks all the time. Growing up, perhaps your parents warned you repeatedly not to break yours when playing rough, but it is not a real risk, right? Unfortunately, the small bones inside the neck or cervical region are just as...
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3 major injuries that car accidents can cause
Motor vehicle accidents cause injuries and deaths on American roads yearly. An estimate from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported a 10.5% increase in motor vehicle traffic fatalities in 2021 (42,915) as compared to 2020 (38,824). If you are...
Employers often fail to meet their obligations to disabled staff
Workers have certain rights under both state and federal law. For example, they have the right to a safe and harassment-free workplace. They also shouldn't have to worry about discrimination based on certain protected characteristics. Sex, religion, age and race...
Why are fatal car accidents increasing in frequency?
The overall trend for fatal car accidents, when you look at data going back over the decades, shows that they are slowly becoming less common. Cars are getting safer and new technology is helping to keep people safe even if they’re not actually becoming better drivers...
Reporting workplace harassment is not easy
There is no such thing as the perfect job. Very few individuals are happy 100% of the time they are at work. Nonetheless, there is a big difference between routine workplace stresses and harassment. Harassment at work is unlawful and the consequences of such behavior...
Are you being singled out at work because of your age?
You’re one of the more senior workers in your company. You’ve been around for a while which shows that you are loyal. You’ve also always been courteous to new arrivals. Unfortunately, the same courtesy has not been given back to you in return recently. You’re being...
Workplace bullying takes on various forms
Many of us have had at least a few experiences with the playground bully. This would have been worse for some than others. What’s not in dispute is that the impacts of bullying can last a lifetime. Unfortunately, bullying behavior does not end with adulthood, and it...
Your employer’s obligation when harassment occurs outside of work
Most people think that workplace sexual harassment can only occur in the workplace – or at least while at a work event. If a colleague gets grabby at an impromptu Happy Hour gathering or the head of another department insists on dancing with you at a co-worker’s...
When is a workplace dress code discriminatory?
If you’ve spent most of the last few years working from home, there’s a bit of a culture shock when you walk back into an office full of people – not the least of which might be the sudden reminder that dress codes exist in a lot of workplaces. Even more confusing,...
3 dangerous weather and fatal truck accidents in California
California is a large state; because of this, the different regions in the state experience extremely different weather conditions. In fact, it isn’t unusual for truckers to drive through thunderstorms, blizzards, heavy fog and more. While bad weather can cause...