In 2009, a group of employment attorneys and other legal specialists conducted a sweeping study intended to ferret out employment law violations in the United States. They found that egregious breaches of labor laws are “severe and widespread,” especially in low-wage industries. Unfortunately, there have been few signs of progress since then. If you are…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there are more than three million injuries that result from car crashes every year. There are plenty of precautions to take to avoid getting into accidents, but sometimes there is nothing you can do. Here are a few of the most common car accident injuries. Head and…
Did you know that employee lawsuits have increased nearly 400% in the U.S. over the past 20 years? This is mostly due to employees finally understanding the wrongful dismissal law and how surprisingly often it occurs. What is Unfair Dismissal? Unfair dismissal occurs when an employee has been let go (i.e. their job has been…
The death of Sea World trainer Dawn Brancheau — and especially the documentary that brought it to everyone’s attention, Blackfish — have stirred up quite the controversy. Earlier this year, California law makers even toyed with establishing new state and/or federal statutes and regulations, ones that would end Sea World San Diego’s world-famous Shamu Show….
Slip and fall is a type of personal injury claim that covers accidents where a person slips, trips or and falls because of negligence and lack of proper maintenance on the part of the property owner. These falls can result from uneven or wet walking surfaces, ice, loose carpeting, uneven stairs, loose objects, poor lighting…
Did you know that ERISA, or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, was signed into federal law in 1974? ERISA establishes minimum standards for pension plans, and it also describes the laws for employee benefit plans. However, if your former employer decides to end your pension plan after becoming disabled, it is important to seek…
Did you know that, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 10.8 million car accidents in the United States every year? Unfortunately, with the ever increasing prevalence of cell phone usage behind the wheel, that statistic is actually set to grow over the coming years. In short, your chances of being in…
According to the United States Department of Labor, approximately three-million Americans are non-fatally hurt on the job every year. While many of these injuries are minor, resulting only in a need to take it easy for a few days, many others cause permanent disabilities that change the lives of Americans like you. At that point,…
Gwyneth Paltrow is raising her fair share of eyebrows. The actress recently announced intentions to “consciously uncouple” from Coldplay singer Chris Martin. According to the actress’ lifestyle page, Goop, the couple will forgo a traditional uncontested divorce and pass up on mediation for child custody. What Will Happen? Paltrow and her soon-to-be ex-husband Martin will,…
This March, New Mexico became the 42nd state to approve and enact a ban against texting while driving. The law will go into effect on July 1, and it has receive bipartisan support. Lawmakers around the country are ready to crack down on texting while driving, considering that it makes people an incredible 23 times…
