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There is no doubt that a car crash of any kind will impact a family. It’s scary, and the trauma can be severe. With fatal crashes, a family may have a sudden loss of a breadwinner and solid line of income. They may lose a father, mother, brother, sister or other close relative. It’s important to remember that not all…
Most older job candidates can claim a wide variety of work experiences and an impressive depth of knowledge. Unfortunately for those looking for work in their 50s and 60s, managers performing job interviews often harbor prejudices against older job seekers. They may assume that workers above a certain age are clueless about computer apps and other modern technology and that…
Job interviews can be stressful. Whether they take place over the phone or in person, you’ll want to do whatever you can to make the best impression. It’s likely that you have put careful thought into how you dress yourself and the way that you present your character, but you know that ultimately you’ll need to show that you are…
While it’s common knowledge that all employees are protected from discrimination, sexual harassment and non-sexual harassment in the workplace, many do not realize that those who are applying for jobs are also protected from this type of mistreatment. If you are a job seeker and you believe that you may have experienced sexual harassment during the job application process, you…
When you looked for your last job, you probably considered factors such as the amount of money you could earn, the average commute time and the possibility to advance within the organization. Walking into your interview, you were prepared to ask questions about the business leadership’s vision and last quarter’s results. Once you started working, it probably took some time…
Bullying is a serious problem for students, but not all adults see cyberbullying as an issue. For certain children, the online bullying is worse than if it happened in person. This is because some bullies will use harsher methods virtually than what they would if they were in person. Cyberbullying can lead to traumatic experiences for the children who are…
Workers in Missouri should expect that they will be paid appropriately by their employers. Laws are in place to help protect their ability to do this. As of 2020, the federal minimum wage is set at $7.25 per hour for employees who aren’t exempt. Individuals employed in this state have a slightly different minimum wage. Labor laws note that state…
When you were struggling with a hernia, you thought you had no choice but to go through surgery. You had a surgical hernia mesh implanted, and that helped for a long time. Unfortunately, there were complications that developed later on. Hernia mesh complications can be devastating and lead to significant pain and infection. Without treatment, some complications could be fatal.…
All employees have a right to be treated fairly in the workplace. They should be judged only on their competencies regarding their ability to do the job that they have been hired to do, rather than any other irrelevant factor. Therefore, a person’s gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin or disabilities should never be factors when an employer makes…
It’s illegal for workers in the United States to be discriminated against because of their religion. Freedom of religion means that you have the right to be able to practice your personal religious beliefs without having to suffer discrimination or harassment in the workplace. Whether you have a specific religious belief or no religion at all, you are protected by…