Suffering an injury due to slipping and falling while on a private premises is surprisingly common. While medical services may need to be sought and wages may be lost as a result of these incidents, not all of them will result in a successful premises liability claim. To be successful in claiming back damages after a slip-and-fall accident on a private premises, you should understand what needs to be proven.
What to do about sexual harassment at work
New York law protects employees from sexual harassment in the workplace as does federal law. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the federal law, but it only applies to workplaces with at least 15 employees. New York City law is similar in coverage.
Key signs of a sexist workplace
By law, workplaces should be inclusive and they should not discriminate against employees based on gender. However, it's an unfortunate fact that many employees report being subject to sexism or sexual harassment at work. They can often be made to feel embarrassed, isolated or undermined because of the way others are treating them at work.
The different levels of force used by police
Police must make sure that peace is maintained across the country and that people are protected by any type of criminal activity. When doing their duty, it is sometimes necessary for them to use force to protect themselves or others.
