Nowadays, most companies have started using mainly plastic in their manufacturing process and are trying to eliminate the use of other traditional materials that were previously used. Today, most of our home appliances such as the coffee maker, the laptop, the stereo etc., are manufactured with different types of inexpensive […]
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The UK’s Energy Mix
The UK's sources of energy, and the ways that they are used, constantly change to reflect fluctuations in fuel costs, technological advances, public opinion and the world economy. Despite an increase in the UK population of over 63 million, energy requirements have dropped below the levels used in the 1970s; […]
Understanding Illinois’ Concealed Carry Law
The Illinois legislature has now enacted the Firearms Concealed Carry Act. Illinois has now joined the rest of the United States in allowing the concealed carry of a handgun. An Illinois concealed carry permit allows a person to have a loaded or unloaded handgun to be carried: on the […]
Are New UK Employment Laws Necessary to Eradicate Construction Sector Blacklisting?
Steve Murphy, Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT) General Secretary, is calling for new UK employment laws to end the practice of blacklisting in the construction sector. The scandal of construction sector blacklisting could have serious implications for the health and safety of workers in the sector and […]
Disorderly Conduct-One of the Most Abused Statute in America
In criminal law, few are the situations that are clear-cut, and disorderly conduct is one of the most obscure and vague. According to Illinois statutes, this misdemeanor charge can be used to punish individuals who are simply not willing to cooperate with the police or display a disrespectful behavior towards […]
How The Textbook Industry is Evolving
Unless you're living in a cave somewhere, the Internet has probably changed your life in some way. From the simple tasks of banking online to the more extreme changes that come with the ability of many Americans to work from home, there are few industries the Internet hasn't touched. As life becomes […]
Abuse in the Black Community: Black Women More Abused than Whites and Asians
Although recent headlines have sparked a lot of controversies and energized the global dialogue on domestic violence and abuse, the black community remains silent. Unfortunately, their lack of response doesn't mean black women are not battered or abused. On the contrary, they experience sexual abuse and physical violence at a […]
Why Companies Need Confidential Waste Disposal?
Companies deal with a lot of confidential information on a day-to-day basis. Sometimes, it becomes difficult for these companies to determine what kind of data has to be put under the confidential category, and which ones to be treated more generally. Many companies shred confidential information and consider their business […]
Hot HR Issues in 2013
Discover a few of the areas HR professionals have been getting into this year, and learn how HR software has helped them. It's been a hot year for HR, so to wind things down, we're going to take a look at some of the three hottest topics in employment and […]
Playing Favourites-Personal Injury Law on Employers’ Side
The government is hoping to do-away with tight health and safety laws, in a bid to crush ‘compensation culture.' Their proposed bill will reduce the amount of successful claims against businesses, but will largely remove rigid liability and employer responsibility for the safety of workers. Union groups are fighting this […]
Tax Advice for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you don't always have access to the tax advice that bigger companies get. I've decided to put together a basic information pack for the small time business owner and employer, to give you a window into the savings you could be making. Good luck! Running […]
Tax Evasion Is A Serious Problem, Contact A Tax Firm Immediately
Canadians can face a difficult time fighting tax problems for non-compliance, which has become a pressing concern. Tax evasion isn’t the average crime. It attracts hefty fines and penalties should a citizen impose a violation. If you're facing threats from the Canada Revenue Agency for failing to file an adequate tax […]