Every 36 seconds, a child suffers abuse or neglect in America. Social workers are at the forefront of stopping child abuse, and though it’s one of their most important missions, it’s also one they are legally obligated to fulfill. In the summer of 2012, Kentucky social worker Geri Murphy was […]
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Is the United States set for a “War on Immigration”?
Immigration has been a long-standing, contentious issue in American politics. Early American history witnessed the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, which ruled that 14 years of residency were necessary before an ‘alien' could be grant citizenship. Later in to the nineteenth century, the 14th Amendment of 1868 addressed the […]
An Overview on Domestic Violence
The law in California considers domestic violence as a crime. According to the criminal code section 273.5, accused are required to criminal penalties which include imprisonment and a participation in a 52 week batterer's treatment program. In order to meet the criteria, injuries has to be visible, couple must be […]
Unbelievable Real Life Negotiations
Businesspeople often treat their negotiations as a matter of life and death, even when they really aren't. However, what would happen if the stakes were higher than a handful of jobs, the price of a majority stock option, or even the future of an entire company? Here are seven real-life […]
History Of The Sunshine State: A Brief Look At Florida’s History
12,000 years ago the first humans to migrate to pre-historic Florida were tribes of Native Americans. Ancient animals roamed the land of Florida such as the saber-tooth tiger, the mastodon, and the giant armadillo. Native American tribes survived as hunter-gatherers living off small game, plants, nuts, and steady water supply. […]
An Introduction to Premises Liability
Business owners often hear about lawsuits occurring under seemingly dubious circumstances. This has led to a false belief among some business owners that they are liable for every incident that occurs within the confines of their place of business. By dispelling myths about premises liability, business owners can rest more […]
What Is an Employee Screening Program (ESP)
Every employer has some kind of employee screening process. It's not too often that people are hired without an application or interview. These screening processes are a very simple an accepted way to find out in the candidate is qualified for the company and position. But what if the interview […]
Reasons Why Everyone Is Getting A Degree In Health Care
It used to be that most parents wanted their children to become lawyers or doctors when they grew up. That’s a valid desire. Those professions have become gold standards in our society over time. In today’s world, there is an overabundance of lawyers and not enough jobs. However, health care […]
Why Employers Need to Maintain Safe Workplaces
There are several reasons why it is in the best interests of employers to maintain safe workplaces. Foremost is the duty of every employer to comply with federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Failure to do so can result in citations, fines, civil penalties and even prison. When […]
SMS Marketing Mobilizes Activism
All over the world, SMS technology is being used to rally the masses around social, political, and commercial events. From revolutionary movements in Egypt to the 2012 political campaign, mass texting is providing a way to instantly interact with the masses. Never before have we seen such effective results from […]