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Do you ever wonder if your pilot got enough rest before your flight. Pilot fatigue is a serious problem in the travel industry.

Pilots often start their days early and end them late -- often in another time zone. In addition to just feeling tired, pilots experience jet lag just like everyone else. Even though regulations exist restricting flying time and dictating the need for rest periods, fatigue is still a problem. As recently as 2017, two exhausted co-pilots almost caused a catastrophic accident when they nearly landed their plane on top of others on the ground.

When you purchase tires for your vehicle, you expect them to perform as intended. However, manufacturers sometimes allow defective products to leave their factories, and you could be the unfortunate consumer who ends up with tires that fail to perform properly.

If this happens, you could end up driving at highway speeds when your tire blows. Yes, you could explore your legal options against the manufacturer and others who may bear legal liability for the incident, but first, you need to control your vehicle so that you survive the situation.

One of the founding principles of the United States is the freedom of religion. The people who first came to this country did so in order to escape religious persecution and to worship in their own way.

You would expect that, over 200 years later, everyone could worship in their own way without judgment, harassment or discrimination. Sadly, not everyone shows the tolerance the founders of this country expected. Anticipating this eventuality, federal law protects your right to religious freedom, including in the workplace.

Boating is a popular pastime for many people who live here in Southern California. Spending the day on the water with family and friends and enjoying the good weather seems like a good way to spend some time away from work and daily responsibilities.

As part of these outings, many people drink alcohol. This may not be much of a problem unless the person driving the boat is drunk. Many people either don't know or don't remember that officials could arrest them for drinking and boating. Even though the possible criminal repercussions may be enough to keep you from drinking and boating, the safety issues and potential for serious injuries and fatalities make this activity incredibly dangerous.

Carrying a child to term is a miraculous process. You may not realize that all of the changes your body goes through while you are pregnant could harm you if it were not for the life growing inside you. If you are like many expectant mothers, you may not always be happy with the changes happening in your body, but you remain in awe of the whole experience.

The problem is that not everyone has the same awe you do. In fact, some employers fear or resent it because it means you may need accommodations, time off and extended leave after the birth of your child. As such, your superiors may treat you differently simply because you carry a child.