Employment law and consumer protection, explained by the attorneys who litigate it. Straight answers on your rights at work and in the marketplace.
Employment Law
Tara is a 42-year old mother of two and recently a grandmother. While she is in good health and appears fit, Tara has asthma. Normally Tara works days cleaning the common areas and individual apartments after people move out and before the new residents move in. Her manager told her that she needed to continue […]
Consumer Rights
Misinformation can spread quickly and there are some businesses who go too far to get an advantage in a competitive marketplace. In an effort to help better protect the public, the government has put together various regulations to reduce the risk of false claims and other unscrupulous business practices. The legal system also offers some […]
Employment Law
No matter where you’re employed, your workplace should be free from discrimination. Discrimination at work is not unique to just a few types of businesses, but is prevalent across all industries. What is age discrimination? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) outlawed discrimination against individuals 40 years of age or older in 1967. Discrimination […]
Consumer Rights
Nobody saw the COVID-19 pandemic coming. When small business owners took out insurance claims with the intent to protect their business, livelihood and families they felt they were protected. Recently, insurers have been denying business interruption claims submitted by businesses. Yet the loss of business is real. Entertainment and restaurants were possibly the hardest hit […]
Employment Law
When a workplace commits illegal activities or knowingly creates environments that promote discrimination, they count on their employees, keeping quiet. Employees often do not realize that they would be legally protected if they report any illegal activity. Thanks to The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989, employees have the reassurance of the safety of their job after […]
Employment Law
Employees and independent contractors can often do the exact same job. Still, there’s one small difference that can be the difference between thousands of dollars in benefits: the classification. Whether you are named an employee or contractor can change everything, even when you’re misclassified as a mistake. What is the difference between employees and contractors? […]
Employment Law
You may not get along with some of your coworkers or your supervisor. Maybe you find their behavior or attitudes off-putting. But when does annoying behavior cross the line into creating a hostile work environment? Would a reasonable person find the environment hostile or intimidating? Hostile work environments exist where a manager or coworkers create […]
Consumer Rights
When you buy something on credit, the expectation is you will pay off your bill over time. If you fail to make your required payments, creditors have a right to try and collect what you owe. However, this does not mean that creditors have free reign to do whatever they want. The Fair Debt Collection […]
Employment Law
Nearly 2 ½ years after the New York Times and the New Yorker exposed the criminal behavior of Harvey Weinstein, the #MeToo movement that resulted continues to impact social, legal and employment relationships and policies across the country. After decades of criminal behavior by the disgraced movie mogul, more than 100 of Weinstein’s victims and […]
Consumer Rights
Before cellphones, people would complain about being harassed by unwanted phone calls at the worst possible times. Now, the technology and method of delivering the message have changed, but unwanted texts are just as frustrating, especially when they come one after another, quickly filling up your inbox. The good news is relief may be available. […]
Employment Law
In recent years, employees are finding the courage to file lawsuits against the employers who have either allowed sexual harassment to occur, or have been the source of it. Filing a lawsuit against billion-dollar corporations is no minor feat. Despite this, many people are still filing lawsuits. Some companies are receiving lawsuits in different states, […]
Employment Law
It takes great courage for employees to speak up about abusive or illegal discrimination that they experience in the workplace. As an employee, you have the right to report any unfair actions you experience or witness at work. Unfortunately, many employees fear that their employers will retaliate against them. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) […]
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