Losing a job happens to many people during the course of life. It can still be at least initially earth-shaking and disheartening to lose a job. For some, the promise of severance pay gets them through the rough patch.The money serves as a financial buffer until...
Year: 2016
Study shows consumers still wary of driverless technology
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...
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...
When Employers Retaliate
Retaliation is among the most common forms of employer misconduct. An employee reports sexual harassment, or fraud or racial discrimination and finds herself or himself fired or facing other negative consequences at work. An employee chooses to exercise the right to...
Why some women hold back their sexual harassment claims
Anyone who has been employed, even just temporarily, has more than likely gone through new hire training. That training generally includes a section on sexual harassment in the workplace.What is the training for? It is to show workers what sexual harassment looks like...
Fans Of Discrimination Fight Harder
Earlier this year, the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice sent a joint letter to schools regarding the treatment of transgender students. The letter provided guidance to schools on how to create a "supportive and nondiscriminatory school environment" for...
Agency Chairman Believes Driverless Cars Can Save Lives
Tens of thousands of Americans die in car and truck accidents every year. These accidents take an unbelievable toll on individuals, families and the nation as a whole. The financial impact of all these traffic accidents is measured in the billions, not millions. The...