The Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee based on gender when determining compensation and benefits. As noted by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the amount of pay must coincide with the job’s duties and...
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Class actions: retirement account collateralized loan interest
Individuals who plan to borrow from an employer-sponsored retirement account or plan to use a third-party administrator to oversee employee retirement accounts should not underestimate the importance of doing due diligence. Rules and laws are in place to prevent the...
How fast should an insurance claim process?
One of the ways an insurance company may perpetrate fraud is by stalling the claims process and avoiding any decision on your claim. It can help you to assess the situation better by understanding how long the process should take. Trusted Choice explains the insurance...
Does your Ford have EcoBoost engine issues?
In March 2021, owners of Ford and Lincoln vehicles filed a class-action lawsuit in Arkansas because of problems with the manufacturers' EcoBoost engine. According to the claim, Ford has failed to adequately address a defect that leads to premature engine breakdown. If...
Judge allows class-action against Apple to continue
While most people in California may have heard about a class-action lawsuit, few might actually understand the principle behind it. A simple answer might be that such an action is a legal claim filed on behalf of multiple parties, yet it may be even more complex than...
What should I look for to uncover an investment scam?
Investing can be a wonderful way to increase your income, but you must invest carefully. There are a variety of scams that target investors and can steal your money. The FBI explains investment scams occur so often that they often seem like legitimate investment...
Epic hearing aids and the illegality of “junk fees” in California
Almost 30 million members of the U.S.'s adult population could derive benefit from the use of hearing aids according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. This data helps illustrate the prevalence of hearing loss in the nation, which...
Are mortgage convenience fees legal?
You may question why you have to pay “convenience fees” when paying for certain things, such as your mortgage, over the phone or online. You may have questions about exactly what those fees cover. Are they even legal? Per the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the...
What does an employment class action lawsuit require?
As a California worker, you have certain rights as named under the Civil Rights Act, Fair Labor Standards Act and other federal anti-discrimination laws, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. When an employer violates those rights, you may choose...
Examining FMLA entitlements
Outside of perhaps a pregnancy, you cannot anticipate experiencing health issues that require you to involve yourself in extensive recuperative therapy (either your own or that of a family member). If and when such a need arises, your immediate fear will likely be...