Monthly Archives: December 2013

Bicycle Safety in South Florida

Posted on December 30, 2013 by vmcgarity

  Although Naples is a bicycle-friendly city, most riders are still familiar with the dangers of navigating roadways on a daily basis. It’s not uncommon for riders to have a ‘near miss’ or ‘close call’ story to share with friends … Continue reading →

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Whistle Blower Rights

Posted on December 26, 2013 by vmcgarity

Employees who feel a moral duty to blow the whistle on illegal business practices have historically faced harsh retaliation from their employers. It is however, against the law to retaliate against an employee for blowing the whistle. Employees who are … Continue reading →

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U.S. DOT’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign

Posted on December 23, 2013 by vmcgarity

The U.S. Department of Transportation has recently issued a press release regarding the increase in law enforcement efforts to crack down on drunk and drugged driving this holiday season. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday campaign is aimed … Continue reading →

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What Tipped Employees Need to Know

Posted on December 18, 2013 by vmcgarity

Tipped employees work hard for their money. In no other industry does a worker’s day-to-day performance so greatly affect his or her ability to pay bills and put food on the table. Unfortunately, the rights of servers and bartenders are … Continue reading →

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Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Florida

Posted on December 16, 2013 by vmcgarity

  If someone is killed due to another person’s negligence, recklessness or intentional misconduct, their surviving loved ones may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death can occur in the workplace, on the roadways and even … Continue reading →

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All About The Family and Medical Leave Act – FMLA

Posted on December 11, 2013 by vmcgarity

  Employers in Florida must allow eligible employees a leave of absence from their positions under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if they have at least 50 employees for at least 20 weeks during the current or previous … Continue reading →

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Elderly Driver Safety

Posted on December 9, 2013 by vmcgarity

Since Southwest Florida is a popular retirement destination, elderly driver safety is a particularly important topic. According to census data from 2008, 17.4 percent of Florida’s population is age 65 years or older. Florida, in addition to other states, is … Continue reading →

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Gender Discrimination in the Workplace

Posted on December 5, 2013 by vmcgarity

Discrimination in the workplace isn’t just limited to race, disability, age or natural origin. Unfortunately, gender discrimination in the workplace is still going on in Southwest Florida. There is also a misconception that discrimination only happens at the hiring level. … Continue reading →

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Pedestrian Safety

Posted on December 3, 2013 by vmcgarity

In 2011, on average, a pedestrian was killed every two hours and injured every eight minutes in traffic crashes. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has recently announced a plan to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities across America. The DOT, the … Continue reading →

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