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...
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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...
How long does driver distraction last?
It’s clear that a driver is distracted while they’re actively using their cellphone. If you pass someone who is texting and driving, it can be very unnerving as you realize just how dangerous this is. It’s very clear that the person is not looking at the road and not...
Is your boss acting inappropriately?
The majority of workplaces have some sort of hierarchy. Companies tend to run more smoothly when someone is in charge and tasks are delegated appropriately. Unfortunately, being in a position of power can go to a person’s head and they can act out toward their...
2 reasons you might need to change your child’s car seat
As a parent, you understand the importance of using car seats to protect your kids. If you didn’t, the police would likely have stopped you and fined you by now. Yet not all car seats are equal, and one that has served your child well up to now may not do so tomorrow....
Everything that happens in the car is a distraction
Cellphones are often the focus when discussing distracted driving, and with good reason. They can perform so many different tasks that it is easy for people to get distracted while listening to music, taking pictures, reading text messages or doing something else. But...
Will your minor traffic mistake affect your compensation claim?
There are two means of securing justice after a California car crash leaves you with injuries and property damage expenses. You can file an insurance claim, and you may be able to take the other driver to civil court. Although fault is often black and white after a...
It’s 2022, but sexual harassment is still happening at work
Sexual harassment can happen in virtually any work environment, whether you’re sitting in an office or you’re working remotely from home. It’s an unfortunate reality for many men and women that they have to be exposed to this kind of harassment from their employers,...
Complications can make a minor injury catastrophic
The risk of suffering an injury can arise in many circumstances. Motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall accidents and defective product mishaps are three examples of situations often resulting in injury. Sometimes, serious injuries are obvious. Other times, victims...