The government said it would require all new passenger vehicles to have anti-rollover technology by the 2012 model year.

The Transportation Department said "electronic stability control" -ESC, could prevent between 5,300 and 9,600 deaths annually and up to 238,000 injuries a year once it is fully deployed into the nation's fleet. The technology could help motorists maintain control of their car when swerving to avoid an unexpected object in the middle of the road.

Some safety groups say that the requirements are not stringent enough and failed to push automakers to put advanced systems on their cars or even systems presently available.

Click "Full Article" to learn more about this new rule and where it falls short on safety.



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There's good news for recent college graduates and their parents who must repay student loan debt. The interest rates on federal loans are dropping significantly on July 1, which means smaller payments for borrowers. Click "Full Article" for the details, along with other important tax and health insurance information for parents of recent college grads.
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The typical, traditional interview and hiring process wastes time...and results in poor hires. And that results in unnecessary costs. That’s the view of the author of books on interviewing who recommends a more effective approach to interviewing. Check it out by clicking on "Full Article."
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Companies with more than 15 employees fall under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Supreme Court clarified who legally counts as an employee under the law by reaffirming current guidelines involving partners, officers, board members and major shareholders. 
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Violence at work isn't restricted to high risk jobs — it's become an epidemic. And employers are legally required to minimize the risks. Here are some steps you can take to make your company a safer place and help protect yourself from litigation, which could involve hefty punitive damages.
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