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Racial Discrimination a Half Century after MLK’s Speech

Although it has been nearly 51 years since Martin Luther King, Jr. made his famous “I Have a Dream Speech,” racial discrimination in the workplace is still alive and well. While racial discrimination may not be as blatant as it … Continue reading

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School Bus Safety in Southwest Florida

Most families in Southwest Florida send their children to school on school buses. School buses are a great choice for many busy parents, and they are designed to be safer than other types of vehicles on the road for crash … Continue reading

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What Tipped Employees Need to Know

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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Pedestrian Safety

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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Share the Road

An important part of keeping roadways safe is sharing the road with motorcycle riders. In the event of a crash, motorcycle riders don’t have airbags, seat belts and protective steel enclosures to enhance their safety.  They are truly at the … Continue reading

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Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Requirements

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides standard requirements to employers for fair employee compensation. The FLSA states that employees who work over 40 hours in a workweek, are to be paid a rate of no less than one and … Continue reading

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