Restaurant workers, retail workers, construction workers, and those employed in warehouses may be the first type of employees people think of when they consider employment standards. But there is another type that often sits below the radar and is never thought of as a typical worker in a standard job. Those are composers, and as of July […]
In 2016, the Department of Labor released a final rule that now must be applied to all disability claims under ERISA (Employment Retirement Income Security Act). While employers have been working to ensure they comply with the final rule, it is important that employees also understand the new guidelines to ensure they are being treated […]
The costs associated with medical care in the United States have continued remained high, even with the changes implemented by the Affordable Care Act. One example is the cost associated with the birth of a baby. According to recent data, the cost for an uninsured woman to delivery a baby vaginally in the United States is just […]
The concept of self-driving cars has become a fairly popular one, with more car manufacturers creating them and even ride-sharing programs utilizing them. But while they may not be appearing regularly in household driveways just yet, a report by the Conservation Law Foundation says that is about to change. That report states that there will […]
Tractor trailer accidents can be some of the most damaging collisions, to both property and individuals. The sheer size of the truck itself, coupled with the mass of a fully-loaded trailer, also makes the act of stopping to avoid an accident incredibly challenging for manufacturers. Technological advances in the areas of vehicle automation have led […]