Author Nick: marlo
The memory-evoking sound of an approaching locomotive is favored by many a hobbyist; while the soul-jarring volume attracts an entirely different crowd of enthusiasts. Regardless of the attraction the device that’s been used for decades to warn motorists and pedestrians alike to vacate the tracks has found its way into mainstream America as manufacturers now [...]
When you think of loading and unloading products and equipment, pickup trucks will surely hit your contemplation. Not only because they are designed to aid you in those things but also because they are good at it. A pickup, as commonly used by many, is short for the pickup truck.
Pickup truck is a light motor [...]
In 1908 Congress passed FELA, a comprehensive statute to protect the rights of injured railroad workers and their families. FELA applies to all railroads and their employees. FELA is the exclusive remedy for most claims a railroad employee may have against his employer. A FELA case may be brought in either state or federal court. [...]
Train whistles were invented to warn people that a locomotive was approaching an intersection where motorists and pedestrians traverse the railroad tracks. From a safety point of view the goal of the whistle is to get people, equipment and vehicles safely off the tracks before the locomotive plows through.
These devices were originally powered by the [...]
The Fair labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally requires most employers to pay their employees time and one-half (1.5) their regular hourly rate of pay for working more than forty (40) hours in a workweek. Such compensable work time may include forced, mandatory overtime as well as “off the clock” work. Even if an employer has [...]
Your 16 year old son just came back with the family’s car from test driving. He grins at you sheepishly and says “Everything went smoothly Dad!”, still you don’t like his grin and the gut feeling in your stomach, so you go out to check the car…and yep, you’re right– he just placed an ugly [...]
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) was passed by congress to provide compensation for railroad workers that were injured on the job. FELA establishes the ability for injured workers to bring claims directly against their employers in cases where there is direct negligence by the company. Of course, it is proving that negligence that can [...]
Vehicle owners are supposed to know several tips on how to maintain their vehicles in order for them to be safe on the road. A vehicle is made up of several parts and each need to be maintained on a regular basis. One of the common parts needing constant attention is the wheels and tires. [...]
Finding a qualified FELA law firm can seem a daunting prospect. The last thing you want to do is engage the services of the stereotypical ‘ambulance chaser’ that will care nothing about you and your struggles and only looks to get as much money out of you as possible. What you need is a FELA [...]
Business Activity Statements (BAS) are used by business’s to report and pay a number of tax obligations, including GST, Pay As You Go (PAYG) instalments, PAYG withholding and Fringe Benefits Tax. This is the ATO’s way of combining a range of taxes into one statement to make it easier for you to collect and report [...]
