‘Essential’ Truckers Encounter New Struggles During Pandemic
While everyone has been forced to make adjustments to cope with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, few have been hit as hard as so-called “essential workers.” Health care workers, grocery stores stockers and checkers, and truckers have faced new, escalating difficulties. …
Educate Your Teens and Keep Them Safe During ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’
For many teenagers, school’s out for the summer. With a bit of newfound freedom, they may pick up a side gig, take a day-trip to the beach or just drive around with friends. Now is a good time to remind…
Dog of the Month July 2020
Meet our #PetoftheMonth, Bernard! Bernard came to the shelter after his family left him behind after the home he lived in burned down. Naturally, he was a bit traumatized and broken. He is now doing better. He’s full of energy…
Workplace Protections Still Apply When You Work from Home
Even before the world found itself gripped by the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people were working from home. In fact, prior to the pandemic, almost 7 percent of private sector workers were working from home, up from 5 percent…
Getting Back on the Road Following Quarantine
The COVID-19 quarantine has most of us a bit squirrelly. We’re ready to escape the confines of home and hit the road. If you’re like most of us, you’ve got stuff to do and you’ve been waiting for weeks to…
