Your workplace should be a safe environment in all respects. This includes your right to be free of any type of sexual harassment, including requests for sexual favors, unwelcome sexual advances, sexual comments and physical touching. Sadly, harassers are present in...
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Dog breeds most likely to bite humans
Dogs may be man's best friend, but sometimes, they do not act like it. 4.7 million dog bites occur each year in the United States. Out of that number, approximately 800,000 people need to get medical care. Any time you are near a dog you have never met before, you...
Warning signs of bad nursing homes
When you find a nursing home for your elderly parent, you hope it is a positive and healthy environment. After all, these people are professionals who are responsible for the health and well-being of their residents. Unfortunately, some nursing home facilities can be...
How to recognize age discrimination in the workplace
The American workforce has many unique, diverse individuals. Workers come from all kinds of different backgrounds and have varying degrees of experience. Unfortunately, many workplaces discriminate against particularly young or old employees, which can be grounds for...
Do not be afraid to speak up about workplace discrimination
Fears about revealing workplace discrimination are understandable because the situation involves a power imbalance, but the law protects workers. Here are some reasons why it is crucial that you speak up if you experience or witness discriminatory behaviors in your...
Dangerous Conditions on the Road: MoDOT’s Responsibility in Highway Accidents
The economic recession has forced federal, state and local governments to cut back in some of the same ways that individual citizens have had to cut back: some good ideas have been put on the back-burner, and some commonplace maintenance projects have been put on...
Clear Message: Texting While Driving is Dangerous
Sending text messages from your cell phone while driving can be more dangerous than driving drunk, according to a new study.The study by the U.K.'s Transport Research Laboratory shows that people texting while driving experience a 35 percent drop in reaction times, as...