Both federal and state law protect employees who work outdoors or in open-air environment. In California, Arizona and other hot Western states, triple-digit temperatures are not unusual, particularly in the summer. While these temperatures might be great for swimming...
The product has been marketed towards younger users. Electronic cigarettes have been on the market for approximately a decade. In that time, manufacturers have refined the design of the product, and optimized the delivery system for the nicotine product. While...
Both state and federal law prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who file safety complaints. Workplace safety is a major issue for all employees. Hazardous conditions, whether it be unsafe chemicals, inadequate safety gear, or exposure to toxic...
Understanding the goal of the hearing can help you get ready for your hearing. The wait for a Social Security disability hearing can be excruciating. By the time that your hearing rolls around, you may have been waiting for well over a year to have you case heard by...
Walking while drunk is the culprit behind a third of the accidents. Over the past decade, the number of fatal pedestrian accidents has steadily increased. These numbers have surprised experts, who would have expected technological advances in cars and awareness...
The new regulations apply regardless of documentation status. California has long been a leader when it comes to laws protecting employees from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Its latest addition to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), effective...
Alcoholism may be a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law. While the opioid crisis has dominated the news cycle, one of the most common forms of addiction has largely gone ignored. Alcoholism affects 17.6 million Americans, with millions...
Discrimination can be obvious or subtle, in companies large or small. In 2018, it seems as though sex-based discrimination should be a thing of the past — especially for something like pregnancy. Yet a recent New York Times article highlighted just how pervasive...
If you meet certain criteria, you may qualify for benefits. While many people believe that Social Security disability benefits are limited to those people with physical disabilities, people with mental health conditions may also qualify for benefits. Because the...
California law gives broad protections to employees on the basis of religious belief. One of the most challenging issues for many people to negotiate at work is their religion. Unlike race or gender, religion is not necessarily something that is obvious about a...
