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Stress at Work: Can I make a claim?

By Arleen Atienza | February 1st, 2019

Considered by the World Health Organization as the health epidemic of the 21st century, stress is an inevitable part of living and working. Stress at work, in particular, is associated with less productivity, being unhealthy and demotivated, safety issues, depression, and anxiety disorders. There are a lot of factors that may contribute to workplace stress. Some of the most common causes include: Strained relationship with coworkers Pressure to meet increasing expectations without the increase in job satisfaction Increased instances of overtime due to staff cutbacks Fear of being.

GDPR: What’s in Store for Us in 2019?

By Arleen Atienza | January 28th, 2019

One of the most contested laws in the European Union’s history, the General Data Protection Regulation has many and far reaching effects. This legislation looked into how companies handled, or not handled, data privacy. The GDPR is applicable not just to companies physically in the EU but also to any US company that handles data of EU citizens. This law gave people better control of their personal data. Under the GDPR, you have the right to know how your personal data is processed, gain access to the data.

Your Teen’s Mental Health Amid Social Media: Should You Be Worried?

By Arleen Atienza | January 6th, 2019

Around half of teenagers in the United States, ages 13 to 17, say that they use Facebook; but the larger share of users actually goes to Instagram, Youtube, and Snapchat. The majority of teens have access to social either via home computer or smartphone, and needless to say, this wide use of social network has a significant effect on teens’ mental health. What do studies say? There have been studies that explore the effects of social media on teens. One study, for example, found that those who spent.

Black Friday Fatalities and Injuries

By Arleen Atienza | November 22nd, 2018

One of the biggest shopping events of the year is here – a day of extraordinary sales, swarms of shoppers, and crazy enticing deals. After Thanksgiving dinner and football game comes Black Friday, a day when Americans top the holiday with taking advantage of great deals for items like a new pair of kicks or a new 70-inch TV from their favorite retail shops. But the huge crowd, the crazy deals, and limited stocks of items can spell disaster. People can take things a little too far, which.

Crimes on Halloween

By Arleen Atienza | October 26th, 2018

While Halloween can be one of the most exciting holidays of the year, it can also be a source of anxiety to parents. While there is little evidence that crime rates spike on Halloween, it remains to be a time of year when one must take extra precautionary measures to ensure safety. Here are the types of crimes that are commonly committed during this spooky season: Drunk driving. Halloween parties mostly include alcohol, and on Halloween weekends, a good percentage of fatal car crashes and pedestrian fatalities involve.

Workplace Stress: How Can the Law Help?

By Arleen Atienza | September 28th, 2018

Several studies have attested the fact that the workplace is a major source of stress for American adults. The World Health Organization finds that workers who are stressed are more likely to be less productive, demotivated, unhealthy, less safe, and at risk for depression and anxiety disorders. Some of the main causes of workplace stress are lack of job security, people issues, workload, and inability to juggle work and personal life. Unfortunately, wellness programs in companies do not generally reduce workplace stress. How can the law help address.

Nursing Home Residents: Basic Rights

By Arleen Atienza | September 28th, 2018

People who cannot live on their own due to medical reasons, but do not need to stay in a hospital, usually opt to stay in nursing homes. These facilities are home to mostly elderly residents, with those aged 85 to 94 being the largest share, in need of long-term care. Some of the common medical concerns among nursing home residents are depression, bladder and bowel incontinence, weight loss, pressure sores, and severe cognitive impairment. In 2014, there were more than 15,000 nursing homes in the United States; 11,000.

Owning a Dog in California

By Arleen Atienza | September 7th, 2018

Californians own the most dogs in any state in the US, with nearly 40% of the households owning at least one dog. Insurance payouts for dog bite settlements are also higher in California than any other state. What does it entail to own dogs in the state? What are the laws that surround dog ownership in California? Dogs inside cars The California Penal Code prohibits dog owners from leaving their dogs inside their vehicles on an extremely hot or extremely cold day, as the extreme temperatures can damage.

Workplace Bullying: What does the law say?

By Arleen Atienza | August 27th, 2018

Bullying in the workplace – which includes yelling, insulting and belittling comments, teasing, threatening, and name-calling – often goes unchecked and overlooked. The Workplace Bullying Institute defines workplace bullying as the repeated, health-harming mistreatment of one or more persons (the targets) by one or more perpetrators. It is abusive conduct that is threatening, humiliating, or intimidating, or work interference—sabotage—which prevents work from getting done, or verbal abuse. What the law says Bullying among schoolchildren and cyberbullying have been widely talked about; and legislation and programs that address the.

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