At this time, many employers are hesitant about hiring new employees to work for them. In fact, some of them have even downsized or done mass layoffs to save on expenses.
But according to the latest Employment Cost Trends from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, businesses especially small ones should start hiring people to bolster the economy. But just the same, employers just do not reach into their pockets to pay for the salaries of the new employees.
The average cost per worker in government on an hourly basis is $39.66 while $29.31 in civilian industries. The base wage is $26.01 for the former while $20.42 for the latter.
However, these figures did not include the potential cost of universal health insurance that the US Congress is presently debating on. Otherwise, the above amounts could have been different.
State and local government not only pay higher hourly wages but they also pay a bigger slice on paid leave, retirement and health insurance. While most government payment go to defined benefit plans, private businesses have shifted from defined benefit to defined contribution retirement plans to save money.
In short, since civilian industries have lower expenses on wages and benefits, they should start hiring new employees to lessen the impact of the global financial crisis.
For employers who wish to hire more employees, employment lawyers must be consulted to know the effects of hiring. Business attorneys may also be consulted to know the impact of hiring more employees to their business.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
The Water Highway
Unlike cars, boats are considered as recreational vehicles and it’s sometimes difficult to imagine that anything can go wrong in a fun cruise or in a leisurely outing. But boating accidents can happen just as easily (although not quite as often) as car accidents.
A young man was seriously injured when his father’s powerboat crashed against the boat he was driving on Mission Bay. According to officials, the pair was racing when the father lost control of his 25-foot power boat and crashed into his son's 18-foot boat and trapped him.
The son’s boat went out of control and crashed onto Ski Beach. Rescuers pulled the son from the wreckage who was alone in the boat, he was bleeding and unconscious.
The San Diego police harbor unit is investigating the crash as the basic speed law on Mission Bay requires boaters to slow down within 100 feet of another vessel.
Being out in the open water may seem like the perfect place to speed and pull off cool moves and races but in reality, it is not safe.
In 2008 alone, the United States Coast Guard counted 4789 accidents that involved 709 deaths, 3331 injuries and approximately $54 million dollars of damage to property.
While alcohol is the leading contributing factor to boating accidents, the careless/reckless operation of a boat and excessive speeding are also a leading cause for boat crashes.
Yes, the settings may be different but the circumstances for the occurrence of an accident on the road and on water can be very similar. Boats should be operated just as responsibly and safely as driving a car in a highway.
In fact, just as car drivers are required to observe California’s Basic Speed Law, there are posted signs on all of California’s waters that provide the area’s speed limits.
In all cases however, the speed limit is 5 mph anytime the vessel is within 100 ft of a bather or within 200 feet of a bathing beach, swimming float, diving platform or life line, passenger landing being used, or landing where boats are tied up.
It’s too easy to justify speeding and racing while on water, after all, there are no pedestrians, no cars, and no motorcycles. But boating can still be dangerous especially if the driver is behaving in a reckless and careless manner, if not for the hapless swimmers, but for the boaters themselves. The open sea or bay may not be a regular street but it is a highway for other water vessels and people.
A young man was seriously injured when his father’s powerboat crashed against the boat he was driving on Mission Bay. According to officials, the pair was racing when the father lost control of his 25-foot power boat and crashed into his son's 18-foot boat and trapped him.
The son’s boat went out of control and crashed onto Ski Beach. Rescuers pulled the son from the wreckage who was alone in the boat, he was bleeding and unconscious.
The San Diego police harbor unit is investigating the crash as the basic speed law on Mission Bay requires boaters to slow down within 100 feet of another vessel.
Being out in the open water may seem like the perfect place to speed and pull off cool moves and races but in reality, it is not safe.
In 2008 alone, the United States Coast Guard counted 4789 accidents that involved 709 deaths, 3331 injuries and approximately $54 million dollars of damage to property.
While alcohol is the leading contributing factor to boating accidents, the careless/reckless operation of a boat and excessive speeding are also a leading cause for boat crashes.
Yes, the settings may be different but the circumstances for the occurrence of an accident on the road and on water can be very similar. Boats should be operated just as responsibly and safely as driving a car in a highway.
In fact, just as car drivers are required to observe California’s Basic Speed Law, there are posted signs on all of California’s waters that provide the area’s speed limits.
In all cases however, the speed limit is 5 mph anytime the vessel is within 100 ft of a bather or within 200 feet of a bathing beach, swimming float, diving platform or life line, passenger landing being used, or landing where boats are tied up.
It’s too easy to justify speeding and racing while on water, after all, there are no pedestrians, no cars, and no motorcycles. But boating can still be dangerous especially if the driver is behaving in a reckless and careless manner, if not for the hapless swimmers, but for the boaters themselves. The open sea or bay may not be a regular street but it is a highway for other water vessels and people.
Monday, September 14, 2009
911 call before officer’s fiery accident released
Remember the fiery crash that claimed the lives of four people including a California Highway Patrol officer?
The CHP released the harrowing 911 call made by Chris Lastrella, one of the passengers and brother-in-law of CHP officer Mark Saylor. Lastrella made the call immediately before the crash.
The call begun by Lastrella’s telling the dispatcher that they were in a Lexus and the direction they were heading. When the dispatcher asked if they could turn off the car, Lastrella failed to answer and screaming voices ended the call.
The crash killed Lastrella, CHP officer Saylor, his wife Cleofe and daughter Mahala.
Initially, the investigators indicated that the accelerator may have been entrapped by the rubber floor mat. If not properly installed, the mats could slip and entrap the gas pedal causing sudden acceleration.
Vice president of Bob Baker Lexus El Cajon Dave Ezratty refused to give any comment pending investigation of the accident.
The Nation Highway Safety Transportation Administration spokesman Ray Tyson said that the investigators were looking for other safety defect that may have caused the fatal crash.
The promising lives of the deceased were abruptly ended due to their untimely death.
If after thorough investigation, the cause of the crash could be pointed to a mechanical defect then the manufacturer and/or the loaner may be held liable. The deceased’s loved ones can employ the services of a wrongful death lawyer to seek justice and recover compensation.
The CHP released the harrowing 911 call made by Chris Lastrella, one of the passengers and brother-in-law of CHP officer Mark Saylor. Lastrella made the call immediately before the crash.
The call begun by Lastrella’s telling the dispatcher that they were in a Lexus and the direction they were heading. When the dispatcher asked if they could turn off the car, Lastrella failed to answer and screaming voices ended the call.
The crash killed Lastrella, CHP officer Saylor, his wife Cleofe and daughter Mahala.
Initially, the investigators indicated that the accelerator may have been entrapped by the rubber floor mat. If not properly installed, the mats could slip and entrap the gas pedal causing sudden acceleration.
Vice president of Bob Baker Lexus El Cajon Dave Ezratty refused to give any comment pending investigation of the accident.
The Nation Highway Safety Transportation Administration spokesman Ray Tyson said that the investigators were looking for other safety defect that may have caused the fatal crash.
The promising lives of the deceased were abruptly ended due to their untimely death.
If after thorough investigation, the cause of the crash could be pointed to a mechanical defect then the manufacturer and/or the loaner may be held liable. The deceased’s loved ones can employ the services of a wrongful death lawyer to seek justice and recover compensation.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
DUI Arrests on Labor Day Weekend
Holidays mean fun. However, people tend to be too engrossed with having fun that they forget some of their responsibilities. They become oblivious to the fact that it is not safe to drive while intoxicated.
During the Labor Day holiday weekend, the California Highway Patrol launched a DUI arrest throughout the country and cracked down on unsafe driving practices by holding checkpoints and increasing police visibility.
Their efforts yielded 35 arrests for drunk driving in Dana Point and Mission Viejo while10 arrests were made in Newport Beach.
In Orange County, 73 people were arrested for drunk driving. This figure was higher compared to 67 last year.
Statewide, 10 deaths were reported on highways. This is lower compared to 23 fatalities last year.
This only showed that with the increase patrol and sobriety checkpoints drunk drivers could be pinned down easily.
A victim of drunk driving can file a personal injury claim against the driver. With the help of a car accident lawyer, the case can successfully be decided in his favor.
During the Labor Day holiday weekend, the California Highway Patrol launched a DUI arrest throughout the country and cracked down on unsafe driving practices by holding checkpoints and increasing police visibility.
Their efforts yielded 35 arrests for drunk driving in Dana Point and Mission Viejo while10 arrests were made in Newport Beach.
In Orange County, 73 people were arrested for drunk driving. This figure was higher compared to 67 last year.
Statewide, 10 deaths were reported on highways. This is lower compared to 23 fatalities last year.
This only showed that with the increase patrol and sobriety checkpoints drunk drivers could be pinned down easily.
A victim of drunk driving can file a personal injury claim against the driver. With the help of a car accident lawyer, the case can successfully be decided in his favor.
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