On October 2, 2019, the National Transportation Safety Board, known as the NTSB, sent out a press release announcing the launch of an initiative advocating a national safety standard for limousines when it comes to seat belt systems and seating inside limousines. The organization has gathered information gleaned from limousine accidents in New Jersey, New York and Illinois, and the recommendation is that lap and shoulder belts be required for all passenger seating positions on all new vehicles designed or modified for use as limousines. It further stipulates that the seating systems be required to meet minimum specific standards for safety to ensure the structural integrity of the seats should a crash occur.
Best 2019 Model Cars for Teen Drivers
14 Nov 2019In the United States, the top cause of death for teenagers between the ages of 15 and 18 years old is motor vehicle crashes. However, with the advanced technology today, parents now have peace of mind knowing there are safety features that can help avoid the most common dangers for teenagers behind the wheel, including:
- Distracted driving
- Not wearing seat belts
- Speeding
Teen drivers have a higher risk of crashes because they’re eager to gain their independence, but they’re still learning how to safely operate a vehicle and navigate the rules of the road. Parents must educate themselves on which vehicles are the best for their teenage drivers based on the available safety features, affordability, crash-test ratings and more before their teen loved ones get behind the wheel.
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced new rules that would make an additional 1.3 million American workers eligible to receive overtime pay. These new rules have left many small to mid-sized businesses, who will bear much of these costs, reeling. The more you know about these new rules and what they mean for your business, the better you can manage the new overtime pay rule changes. Here’s what you need to know about the overtime pay rule changes and how they might affect your business.
What do the New Overtime Pay Rules Offer?
The first thing businesses need to understand is what these new rules mean for them. The big takeaway for employers and employees alike who may have been salaried before is that the new rules increase the standard salary levels.
