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How school bullying can affect a child’s health
Bullying in schools affects children both emotionally and physically. It can result in long-lasting consequences for their overall health. While bullying is often dismissed as a typical part of growing up, its impact on a child’s well-being can be profound and, in some cases, genuinely life-altering. Children who experience bullying often suffer from anxiety, depression and […]
read moreWhat should drivers know about fatigued driving?
Driving a vehicle is a responsibility that must be taken seriously. Drivers must ensure they’re in the proper mental and physical shape before they get behind the wheel. Distractions must be kept to a minimum so they can pay attention to the road, and they have to be able to focus on driving. Drivers who […]
read moreIs it legal for restaurants to force servers to pool tips?
There are different rules that apply to servers who work in the restaurant industry than to most other employees. Specifically, they are subject to a lower hourly minimum wage. They receive less pay per hour because there is an expectation that customers patronizing the restaurant should provide a gratuity or tip. Servers can capitalize on […]
read moreWhy are New York teens most at risk in summer?
New York parents may not realize it, but we are now in the 100 deadliest days of summer. The period begins on Memorial Day weekend and is capped off by Labor Day in September. For young drivers aged 15 to 20, those approximately 100 days are a period of heightened hazards while driving or riding as passengers, […]
read moreNew York state cyclists could be doored
When riding on an open road, one of the main risks that cyclists face is when drivers overtake them unsafely. Drivers may pass too closely or cut them off. This all happens at high speeds, so these accidents can be fairly traumatic. As such, a cyclist may feel a bit safer driving in an urban […]
read moreWhy do children bully each other?
As a parent, it can be frustrating and heartbreaking to find out that your child is being bullied at school. You love your child and you hate to think that they’re being treated so poorly by others – and potentially neglected by the school, which should be keeping them safe. It can also make parenting […]
read more3 worker actions that could lead to employer retaliation
Numerous state and federal laws protect the rights of employees. Workers in New York shouldn’t have to worry about discrimination or an unsafe work environment. Various statutes establish standards for employment conditions and protect the rights of workers to assert themselves. Unfortunately, employers do sometimes decide to take punitive actions against workers who have engaged […]
read moreWhat is a misdemeanor?
Crimes classified as less severe than felonies are called misdemeanors. Typically, a jail term is imposed instead of a prison sentence as punishment for misdemeanors. The seriousness of an offense determines how long a defendant can potentially be imprisoned in the event of a conviction. The majority of thefts, assaults, driving without a license and […]
read moreEvidence needed to prove liability after a car accident
If you are involved in a car accident, it can be challenging to know what to do. The scene may be chaotic, and you may be injured. If you are so injured that all you can do is wait for emergency services, don’t worry about anything else. But, if you’re well enough to make some […]
read moreSchool bullying is different in 2024
Bullying in school has always been an issue, but it’s not the same as it once was. If you’re a parent who has children in school now, you may have grown up in the 1980s or 1990s. The bullying that you saw or experienced back then could still happen today, but there have been many […]
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