At first glance, driving while relying on an autopilot system seems to be a good idea. Having a computer regulate speeds and navigate a car ostensibly reduces the possibility of human error leading to a crash. Computerized navigation may also eliminate a host of...
New York labor laws address construction site dangers
New York has several laws that are meant to protect construction workers from unsafe conditions. These are found in the state's labor laws, specifically Sections 200, 240 and 241. Each of these sections sets clear standards for what construction employees should...
When a subway ride proves dangerous
Many New Yorkers ride the subway nearly daily. According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's most recent numbers, over 5.5 million people ride the subway on an average weekday. Delays and disturbances are often a part of the subway riding experience....
New York’s human rights protection stronger than federal law
The New York City Human Rights Law, in place since 1955, offers city residents the most significant enforcement of human rights protection in the country. Even stronger than federal human rights regulations, New York's law has been amended over the years to establish...
Sexually harassed? You don’t have to take it
Sexual harassment is finally getting the attention it deserves. It's been far too common for far too long, as the #MeToo movement has demonstrated. Women everywhere are speaking out and telling their stories, pushing it to the front of the news. While this is good,...