In Missouri, there are many employees who do not realize that they are being overworked and underpaid. Some employers will even bully workers into covering longer shifts than is legal, while not even paying them a fair wage for the work. In other cases, workers may be unknowingly entitled to overtime pay or be receiving a lower wage than the…
Not long ago, Toyota recalled some of its Camrys and Highlanders due to software and power steering issues. From April 2003 to December 2008, Toyota has had to recall close to three million vehicles, which included 24 different models, due to airbag concerns. Now, there is a recall out for software issues with the Prius. With the combination of all of…
No one should have to put up with unfair treatment as a result of other people’s prejudices. If you are working hard and doing your job well, that should be more than enough. Sadly, it might not protect you from hostility in your place of work. In Missouri, many employees still endure discrimination every day with regard to matters that…
In Missouri, it is not uncommon for workers to give their all for their job. Yet, no matter how hard working and diligent you are, there is still a chance that you could be treated poorly and without due respect. There are many ways this can happen, but one common and unpleasant form of workplace mistreatment is sexual harassment. Regardless…
Most workers in Pennsylvania know that they have certain rights as an employee. However, not everyone realizes how far these rights extend, or how to defend them if they are being breached. You may be too worried about getting onto the wrong side of your employer and potentially losing your job. Even though retaliatory discharge is illegal, it still happens…
As many workers in Pennsylvania could tell you, there are certain qualities that are often desirable in an employee. These can include diligence, good timekeeping, attention to detail and a willingness to work hard. In some lines of work, specialist skills may be required or prior training in the field. These are all reasonable requirements and it is not uncommon…
Sadly, many motorcycle accidents in Missouri are fatal. These accidents leave the victims more exposed to external injuries because those on a motorcycle do not have the same type of protection as people in an enclosed motor vehicle. Hit-and-run accidents are serious under any circumstances, but when a death is involved, the person deemed responsible may face both criminal and…
In Missouri, many families have at least one person who works extremely long hours and perhaps does not get paid as much as they should. For others, every member of the household has to work and even then it can be hard to put food on the table and cover all your expenses. To make things worse, some employers exploit…
As most employees in Michigan know, there are many things that can take you out of work for a while, such as falling prey to a serious illness or suffering an injury. Births, deaths and family matters can also cause you to need a few days off here and there. However, one more thing that many people forget about, however,…
Fatal accidents on Missouri roadways happen all too frequently. Recently, two occurred in as many days. The first was a head-on collision between a pickup truck and a car that happened on a Friday. The pickup was headed east on Highway 32 whose driver was in the process of passing another vehicle in the eastbound lane. In doing so, he hit…