Workers who are ill or new parents may have FMLA rights
One of the most important pieces of federal law for American workers is the Family and Medical Leave Act. This law recognizes that, sooner ...
Consumers: be mindful of debt collection abuses
For consumers, dealing with debt can be an extremely stressful task. This is particularly the case when creditors are aggressively pursuing payments. Under both ...
JPMorgan Chase to pay $200M to settle debt collection complaints
JPMorgan Chase, the United States’ largest bank, has agreed to a settlement of cases brought against it by 47 states and the Federal Consumer ...
Is LGBT workplace discrimination protection the next victory?
By now, our readers are surely aware of the decision that the U.S. Supreme Court handed down late in June, ruling that all denials ...
FCC rulings aim to boost consumer rights
Phone calls from telemarketers can be downright annoying. Whether the calls are coming in during working hours or at the end of the workday, ...
The 2 types of sexual harassment claims
Despite increased attention and action against sexual harassment in recent years, it remains a serious problem in many workplaces. Many observers see systemic sexual ...
