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When Does Firing an Employee Become Illegal
When talking about employment and labor laws, the issue of termination is usually one of the most common. Employment in the United States, particularly in most states, has the “at-will employment” approach, which means that employers have the right to terminate or “fire” an employee at any time and for any valid reason.Posted: 2011-10-26
Category: Legal
Pedestrian Accidents: Must-Do’s, Establishing Liability and Preventing Them
There is nothing more horrifying than the sight of an unsuspecting person getting hit by a car while crossing the road. This scenario, though, is a common occurrence in US roads.Posted: 2011-10-26
Category: Legal
Disability Discrimination in the Hiring Process: What Should Employers Do?
One of the most complicated applications of anti-discrimination laws is on the aspect of employment. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or the ADA, prohibited employers to exercise acts of discrimination against employees or prospective applicants that are under a protective class, such as race, sex, gender, religious beliefs, etc.Posted: 2011-10-26
Category: Legal
The Law of Negligence as a Supporting Theory in Proving Fault
In car accident crashes, the point of establishing fault of the claimant towards the defendant lies on the basis of negligence. This legal theory refers to the carelessness of a person that resulted to the infliction of harm towards another person.Posted: 2011-10-26
Category: Legal
When Does Someone Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
A minor injury sustained from a car accident does not usually require the services of a personal injury lawyer. After all, the injured person can handle the claim himself by talking to his insurance adjuster.Posted: 2011-10-26
Category: Legal
Laws Governing Use of Mobile Phones While Driving in California
Personal injury cases continue to rise today, especially in California. Being the state with the largest population, California is also one of the states with the highest number of vehicle ownership. Posted: 2011-10-19
Category: Legal
The Importance of Helmets in Driving a Motorcycle
Compared to other vehicles, cars are more stable because of its four wheels. Motorcycles, on the other hand, are otherwise unstable and are rather prone to accidents. Motorcycles are capable of speeding rapidly into an empty road; yet are less stable in terms of emergency brake systems. Posted: 2011-10-19
Category: Legal
Issues involving Slip and Fall Accidents
It is an unfortunate fact that accidents are normal occurrences in everyone’s lives. They happen just about everywhere, and injuries could happen in the process.Posted: 2011-10-19
Category: Legal
Injury and Death Rates? Welcome to Los Angeles
When you say California, what often comes to mind are the magnificent sceneries, basking in the sun, and the endless array of celebrities parading on its streets.Posted: 2011-10-06
Category: Legal
Facts about Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury is a serious injury, which is the result of a sudden and a strong blow on the head that can lead to temporary or permanent disorder of the brain functions. It can be mild, moderate, or severe depending on the intensity of the impact on the skull.
Posted: 2011-07-04
Category: Disease & Illness
What to Do Right after a Car Accident
Car accident victims suffer not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally because they will need to deal with different issues which will likely arise due to the incident.Posted: 2011-07-04
Category: Society
What Happens at a Disability Hearing?
Disability hearing is the preliminary or the revised decision on a person’s disability claim or application. Normally, the hearing tackles the issues of whether the plaintiff can be considered disabled or the plaintiff’s distinguished disability must be assessed or revised.Posted: 2011-07-04
Category: Society