A study by Kelley Blue Book shows that Americans are still wary of driverless technology, and prefer to drive themselves. Some wonder if this attitude can slow the development of driverless technology. The study shows that Americans would prefer cars that can...
Month: September 2016
New Jersey on list of 10 most dangerous states for pedestrians
In a recent study, 24/7 Wall St. examined the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission's data from traffic-related death rates in 2014 and compared the data to the same in 2004.New Mexico topped the list with 3.5 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents. The least...
Did cop’s ‘braver’ choice lose him his job?
As a society today, we collectively face various sources of discord and frustration. Race relations and violence within the police force are matters of top concern today. It seems like there is consistently a new story of unarmed, African American individuals being...
Exercising right to safety is protected by whistleblower laws
As an employee of a business, you have various rights. We often discuss employment laws related to discrimination, harassment, wages and overtime pay. But you also have a right to a safe workplace and healthy work environment. Depending on a person's line of work, the...
I’m a victim in the workplace, but not part of a protected class
Bullying has become a widely-discussed public concern in recent years. When we hear "bullying," many of us might think about school and kids. But as we grow up, many of us adults find out that just because school ends, that doesn't mean child-like behavior ends.Even...