In its 2007 Annual Urban Mobility Report released by the Texas Transportation Institute covering the period 1982 to 2005, Los Angeles is the 24th most congested in the United States. On the average, travelers take 24 hours of traffic delay annually.Los Angeles is characterized by a large network of freeways, streets, and local and regional means of public transport. There are nineteen freeways that serve the Los Angeles area alone. Rush hour in...more
Because of the increase of untoward incidents resulting to various personal injuries and deaths in California, it is definitely important for its residents to have at least some basic information on how to handle these occurrences.Primarily, all major personal injury statutes in California are based on the principle of "torts". A tort then is any action or failure to act accordingly that resulted to harm or affliction to other parties for which...more
Overview of the Employment SceneToday, in our society, disabled people have various rights that must be respected. Especially in the employment field, they should be given equal opportunities to be able to have their own source of finances to sustain a decent living.Yet, many scenarios seem to be favoring only those individuals in good physical shape and mental capabilities in the employment arena. Their companies or employers are treating thousands of disabled job applicants and workers unfairly in many aspects of employment.The Americans with Disabilities ActThe aforementioned instances bring about the passage of important laws that advocate the welfare of these people with impairments - whether physically or mentally. The ADA or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 seeks to prevent companies with 15 or more employees, state and local governments and employment unions from performing discriminative acts against disabled workers in the following aspects: Job application processes Salaries and wages Career enhancement trainings Promotions Working conditions Employment privileges Job terminationsThe ADA considers a person as disabled if his physical or mental...more
Since the redefinition of sexual harassment laws in the 1990's, such cases continue to occur in many workplaces. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), around 16,000 complaints of sexual harassments are being brought to their offices every year. Aside from the usual "women by men" or "employee by superior" sexual...more
Along with our country's incessant progress and economic improvement, numerous people and entities engage in putting up or expanding their business operations. On a large scale, the increase on number of these individuals and companies brings upon many positive effects. Primarily, this includes employment stability and internal revenues that fund...more
The labor sector plays a vital role in our country's economic stability and sustainable progress. This is how every citizen should think of it. It is therefore fundamental that both the government and the business entrepreneurs alike must provide a sturdy and effective plan and rules to safeguard their rights against illegal employment termination practices.These past years, the labor sector is facing serious hurdles that caused them to feel insecure of their jobs. A number of company policies and even law provisions are designed to favor business owners - giving them the authority to terminate their employees anytime and for any reason. This problem is even more severed by the workers' lack of sufficient knowledge about their rights provided for under the existing Labor Laws.In legal terms, unfair termination does not necessarily point out a "wrongful" employment practice. Many considerations should first be look upon in these instances before a "wrongfully terminated employee" may push through with his case in court. Thus, it is important that the employees have at least reviewed the Federal and State Labor Law provisions to better understand their rights as employees.Most of the...more
Do you have a unique idea? And have you shared it with someone? Have you patented? If not, do it today.What is a Patent?If you have invented something or made a new discovery, you should be able to enjoy the valuable monetary rights which you can...more
Doctors Move to Hire Criminal Defense Attorney Vital in Protecting His Reputation and Liberty in the Jackson WhirlwindBy: Houston Criminal Defense Attorney John Floyd and Paralegal Billy SinclairThe death of celebrity brings out the worst in...more
UNLAWFUL ARRESTThough not expressly stated in VC §§13353(c)(2) or 13557(b)(2)(B), other statutes and case authority establish that what is actually required in a DMV administrative per se hearing as a result of a California DUI arrest is proof that...more
A disability at any age can be difficult for anybody. Losing the ability to be able to support yourself is never easy. Aside from the emotional distress this brings you, there is the more obvious economic impact on your life. Questions such as where...more
Collective Bargaining Agreement refers to the process where workers organize themselves and bargain with the employers about their concerns in the workplace. Usually the negotiations take place between representatives of the union and employers, with...more
In the US, people with disabilities are entitled to equal opportunities of employment with people who have no disabilities. Disabled people have the chance to be as productive in their employment as they want to be. To protect their rights, the...more