The Dockyards News Updates

As of 2024, all employers in California, no matter how big or small, must offer paid sick leave. Employees earn at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and they must take at least 40 hours or 5 days off each year. Health insurance and… Read more »

In the digital age, small businesses need solutions that streamline operations and maximize efficiency. Cloud faxing emerges as a powerful tool that aligns with the modern-day business landscape, providing speed, security, and savings. With an array of benefits tailored for small businesses, this technology is rapidly gaining popularity. To understand… Read more »

Termites damage approximately 600,000 homes in the U.S. each year. These wood-destroying pests cause an estimated $6.8 billion in property damage annually. If you’re buying or selling a home, you might hear about something called a Wood Infestation Report. This report is for wood-destroying pests such as termites, beetles, or… Read more »

When your paycheck feels like it disappears too fast and bills start piling up, payday loans might seem like a quick fix. After all, they’re designed to help you get through to your next payday, right? Sounds convenient, but payday loans often come with hidden dangers that trap borrowers in… Read more »

Managing credit card debt can feel like juggling flaming torches—balancing payments, interest rates, and due dates all at once. If you’re looking for ways to lighten the load, a balance transfer might have come up as an option. For those also exploring solutions like private student loan forgiveness, understanding how… Read more »

The settlement, historical legacy and achievements of the Transylvanian Saxons, a predominantly German ethnic group which has been living in Transylvania since the Middle Ages onwards, are well known and documented. But, perhaps, not that much is known or considered ‘mainstream’ in historical regards with respect to their historical legacy,… Read more »

Did you know that in 2023, employers reported 2.6 million injury and illness cases, which is an 8.4% decrease from 2022, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics? The US Department of Labor says that there are several concerns for injured or ill workers. These alarming concerns have been… Read more »

Baia (previously known in Romanian as Târgul Moldovei, i.e. the market of Moldavia, and in Latin as Civitas Moldaviensis), nowadays a commune in Suceava County, Western Moldavia, northeastern Romania, was the first capital of the Principality of Moldavia, one of the Romanian principalities during the Middle Ages. It was founded… Read more »

The history, settlement process, achievements, and legacy of the Transylvanian Saxons (or Siebenbürger Sachsen as they are known in German), a predominantly ethnic German group which has been living in Transylvania since the mid 12th century onwards, are well known, but, perhaps their medieval history in the two neighbouring Romanian… Read more »

Worker rights are implemented because any kind of industry may pose threats to an individual’s welfare and safety. A 2024 report from HR Acuity states that more than 50 percent of employees experienced or witnessed misconduct or harassment in the workplace. This should not be the case if only we… Read more »