In a case study, when African American respondents were asked to list the greatest harm that could come to them from wearing a mask, 43.3% listed racial profiling or police interaction.[1] Negative things have happened towards those wearing masks during the pandemic. In Nashville, Tennessee, two black men were racially profiled and thrown out of […]
Workplace Lawyers Blog
Their Day in Court Lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson are set to go forward. Johnson & Johnson’s request for the N.J. Supreme Court to review a lower court decision which revived lawsuits against the company has been turned down. Two women who have used Talcum powder, produced by J & J, and have alleged that […]
Telehealth and telemedicine refer to virtual visits with a healthcare provider.[1] This could be done over the phone, or through videoconferencing. In remote and rural areas, this is convenient due to possibly a long-distance commute to a doctor’s office. It is also convenient for elderly for whom it is more difficult to travel. There is […]
Trouble in the Skies Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems that passengers who refuse to comply with airline rules have increased. Delta Airlines has banned more than 800 people from flying on its planes, and United Airlines has banned around 615 people.[1] These passengers consist of those refusing to wear masks, and […]
The interviewee is an Uber driver who will remain anonymous and wanted to share details surrounding their work conditions with me. Q1: What type of mask do you recommend using as an Uber driver? A: “I recommend using N95 masks. They protect me from the environment, and the environment from myself.” Q2: Have you had […]
One of the most efficient ways to take care of yourself and your family is watching how you drive. Here are 11 tips to help you on your next trip: Slow down Slowing down, to a degree, can never be a poor choice. It gives you and others more time to maintain vision, and exit […]
Anecdote Too often we choose expediency over safety, and sometimes consequences incur. Injury is common when we are not careful. What may seem okay can also put one at risk. As an avid runner, I have had my share of injuries. A couple months ago, I injured my ankle while running in the park, sustaining […]
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 […]
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 […]
