Unlike new cars, used cars do not fall under federal regulations requiring sellers to disclose safety recalls or fix dangerous defects before selling the cars to consumers. A recent New York Times investigation at a used car auction discovered that some of the vehicles up for grabs had faulty Takata airbags and ignition switches that… Read More »
Archives for October 2016
Non-Compete Agreements Come Under Fire
Workers cannot reach their true potential without the freedom to negotiate a higher wage with a new company or find another job if a non-compete stands in their way according to the Obama administration. They are urging states to bar companies from requiring low-wage workers and other employees not privy to trade secrets to sign… Read More »
Davenport Iowa Texting While Driving Car Accident Injury Lawyers
Driving fatalities are rising at levels not seen in half a century and many believe that distracted driving, including the use of electronic devices, is part of the problem. Some are asking if companies such as Apple or other cell phone providers have a duty to prevent devices from being used by drivers in dangerous… Read More »
Workplace Harassment Persists According to EEOC
According to the findings of a recent EEOC task force, workplace harassment remains a persistent problem. Of the 90,000 charges received by the EEOC in 2015, one third included allegations of workplace harassment including charges of unlawful harassment on the basis of sex. Unfortunately, much of the time sex-based harassment goes unreported. Victims often try… Read More »