If you’re involved in a car accident, it’s wise to pay attention to the potential symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI can be incredibly serious and may get worse over time. Looking for symptoms allows you to know when it’s time to seek medical care. But...
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The most common types of driving distractions
Driving is an activity that requires high levels of focus and attention. Unfortunately, not all road users take this as seriously as they should. Complacency can result in drivers becoming more susceptible to dangerous distractions. Approximately 1,000 people are...
Can a company refuse to pay bonuses included in work contracts?
Employment compensation often requires intense negotiation when someone starts a new job. Base pay is only one consideration. People may also receive competitive benefits packages that include various types of insurance and paid leave. Beyond that, bonuses may be...
Can wrongful termination occur during at-will employment?
California has many strong workplace protections that benefit people in a variety of different professions. The state is a leader in worker rights legislation. Despite expanded worker protections and enhanced overtime rules, California is still an at-will employment...
Understanding nonexempt employee breaks in California
Employees usually look forward to the weekends to take a breather from work. However, burnout in the middle of a shift also happens in the workplace. That is why employees also look forward to workday breaks to catch their breaths. But did you know that there are...
Why rural roads aren’t as safe as you might think
If you live in the Los Angeles area, you likely spend your driving time on a mixture of roads. Driving on the freeways and on busy streets like Ventura Blvd. can be stressful due to the traffic, but can you relax when you get into less sparsely populated area. You...
Why was I not paid overtime?
Many employees have the right to overtime pay. Californian employees are paid one and one-half their typical hourly wage if they work more than 8 hours in a day. This increases to twice the typical hourly wage if an employee works more than 12 hours in a day....
What does pregnancy discrimination look like?
Pregnancy discrimination is a form of workplace discrimination that occurs when expectant people or people who have recently given birth are treated unfairly or differently due to their pregnancy status. This type of discrimination can manifest in various ways -- some...
Can I sue for wage theft for my unpaid sales commission?
As if earning income is not already difficult, employers who refuse to pay wages make the situation unbearable for workers. Unfortunately, wage theft is common in various industry sectors. Commission-based workers are part of the workforce who have to endure this...
Reporting your employer’s illegal activities
Imagine noticing discrepancies in your company’s finances and reporting it to your supervisor, but nothing happens. Your next step would be to escalate the issue to a higher-ranking employee, but you may be hesitant to do so because you risk job loss. Firing an...