What Do I Get Out of It?P For those willing to take advantage of the perks a self-driving vehicle has to offer, many would hope that they require little attention from the person in the driver’s seat, or the back-up driver. What kind of perks do self-driving vehicles have to offer for workers on the […]
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Mandatory Covid Vaccine on the Way The COVID-19 vaccine will soon become available to the public on a mass scale. Although many will offer to take it, some people may not be comfortable taking it. This could be due to religious observance, or due to underlying health reasons, such as an already existing significant allergy […]
Role of Gender Gender plays a significant role regarding personal injury claims. It makes a difference in court whether the injured person is male or female, and often will be cited. Present-day inequalities are effectively translated into the calculation of damages that will go in resolving a case. The Pay Gap The pay gap between […]
Outbreak Among Prison Populations During this pandemic, prisons have become hotbeds for the infectious disease, COVID-19. New Jersey law recently passed has made it possible for thousands of inmates to be released early, many through public health emergency credits.[1] The push by the state to stem the spread of the coronavirus puts prison populations at […]
Shoddy Working Conditions in Meatpacking Plants As a second wave of the coronavirus has forced cities and states to close, meatpacking plants and other essential industries are slated to continue operations. Recently, Tyson has suspended meat plant managers accused in court of participating in a betting pool of how many workers would be infected with […]
Working with Robots Amazon warehouses have begun implementing the use of robots to increase efficiency. This has come at an increased price to workers. Robotic technology has often been touted as a futuristic solution in workplaces, one that could eventually replace workers. The benefit is that robots do not take breaks, or idle. Although they […]
Volunteers Needed For lovers of cruises, the cruise ship industry is looking to get back into business soon, even during a pandemic. Cruise lines are looking for volunteers to help simulate actual voyages, accompanied by the various amenities and excursions normally available. Many of these volunteers will include current employees.[1] This is practically a go […]
Access to Medicine N.J. lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would require insurers to pay the cost of medical marijuana for those prescribed it.[1] Medical marijuana is used to treat several conditions, like seizures, cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, and Alzheimer’s, among others.[2] Since Governor Jon Corzine signed into law in 2010 the […]
Background Information Millions of Americans will soon offer to take a coronavirus vaccine during this global pandemic. An important question to cover is whether there are legal risks associated with taking one. Historically, when vaccine manufacturers were unwilling to face liability for any adverse health consequences arising from taking a vaccine, it was more difficult […]
Anecdote If you have ever been asked by a job interviewer, your boss, or coworker, about who you are voting for, you are not alone. In interviewing for a deli associate job, I was asked who I voted for in the 2016 election. I was barely surprised to hear the question, considering how controversial the […]
