Most workplaces have policies that make safety everyone’s responsibility and signs that advise workers to identify safety hazards. The law is more limited in its focus. When workers are killed or seriously injured while operating within the course and scope of their employment, injured workers must receive compensation for their injuries. A Note About Workers’… Continue reading
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Effects of technology in education
Education has changed significantly in the last twenty years. One of the main reasons why education has undergone so many changes is due to technological development. In the 1990s, computers and other forms of technology played a minimal role in the classroom. Today, many if not most college students attend class with a laptop. I’m… Continue reading
Western ideas of work and leisure
In “The Western Idea of Work and Leisure: Traditions, Transformations, and the Future,” Charles Sylvester highlights the changing conception of work and leisure by pointing to Plato’s and Aristotle’s notions in classical Greek thought, the Judeo-Christian view, and the views of Locke and Marx. A general objection could be made against all these views in… Continue reading
to picket fences
Of the 359 homeowners in my area, 112 are deviously blatantly breaking the law by committing the heinous “fence crime”; in other words, in violation of sections 12.21 and 12.22 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code which limit the height of the front yard fence and hedge to a maximum of 3 ½ feet above… Continue reading
Lung cancer cases linked to air quality! What is the solution to that?!
The potential health impact of smog could be far greater than SARS, says one expert. A type of lung cancer reportedly on the rise in Beijing has been linked to worsening air quality, with one expert warning the potential health impact could be far greater than the SARS epidemic in 2003. . "The proportion of… Continue reading
Hypnosis for accelerated behavior change
If you were hoping to find that all you had to do was close your eyes, listen to someone talk, and then magically lose weight overnight through the use of hypnosis, you may want to go back to sleep and continue dreaming. However, if you have a world-class hypnotist and personal development coach who uses… Continue reading
Top 5 New York City Colleges
New York is one of the fastest growing cities in the world and studying here is a dream come true for students in and out of states. Also, the eligibility criteria of the best universities here, as well as the expenses, are very high. For those who meet these criteria, here are the best colleges… Continue reading
Insurance companies suffer due to hard-hitting advertisements from law firms
No matter where you look these days, you’ll almost be bombarded with images of lawyers advertising their services to you. “Have you been in an accident? Then contact us NOW.” Phone books are alphabetized with bold headlines and letters, as well as gruesome pictures of car accident victims, along with an advertisement for free services… Continue reading
Car Etiquette: Tips for Seating a Woman and Couple in a Passenger Car
The etiquette regarding sitting in a car on social occasions is different from sitting in a business situation. Social rules for car travel are especially important when a man opens the door for a woman and when couples are sitting in a car. Smart people who want to climb the ladder of success know the… Continue reading
12 Ecommerce Legal Issues to Consider When Operating an Online Business
The following article provides a high-level summary of some key e-commerce law issues that online business operators face when running a website or other e-commerce business. Conducting business online or maintaining a website can subject companies and individuals to unforeseen legal liabilities. The following is a brief survey of 12 key eCommerce law issues to… Continue reading