Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, including how employees are evaluated. But with automation comes a new risk: algorithmic bias. For many women, especially in roles where collaboration and communication are key, performance review algorithms can...
In today’s competitive job market, it’s not uncommon to come across listings that seek “digital natives” or “recent graduates.” While those phrases might sound harmless—or even forward-thinking—they can be red flags for age discrimination. For experienced...
Housekeeping in the hospitality industry isn’t just physically demanding—it’s potentially harmful. Hotel housekeepers are frequently required to lift, flip, and rotate heavy mattresses as part of their daily tasks. Over time, this repeated motion can lead to chronic...
Tearing off old roofing is one of the most physically demanding and dangerous parts of a roofer’s job. Unfortunately, many injuries occur when the underlying roof decking is rotten and gives way beneath a worker’s feet. If this happened to you, you may be entitled to...
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a serious and often painful condition that affects thousands of grocery workers across California. Cashiers who spend long hours scanning groceries are especially at risk, as the repetitive motions and awkward wrist positions required...
Welding is a demanding and high-risk job, especially for your eyes. One of the most common injuries welders face is arc-eye—a painful condition caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from welding arcs. If you’re a welder who developed arc-eye (also known...
Healthcare workers face daily risks, and one of the most dangerous is accidental needle-stick exposure. These injuries can result in infections from blood-borne pathogens such as HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C—posing long-term consequences for the worker’s health...
Working on an airport tarmac means being constantly surrounded by roaring jet engines, heavy machinery, and loud equipment—all of which can pose a serious risk to your hearing over time. For airport ground crew members, prolonged exposure to this high-decibel...
Construction sites are high-risk environments, and few machines are as powerful—or potentially dangerous—as cranes. When a crane boom or load swings out of control, it can cause devastating crush injuries to workers nearby. If you were injured in a crane-swing...
Emergency responders see humanity at its most vulnerable. For paramedics, repeated exposure to trauma—violent injuries, fatal accidents, child deaths—can have a lasting psychological impact. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is increasingly recognized as a valid...
