The developments in technology and vehicle construction have drastically improved commuter safety since the creation of the first cars. However, occasional blunders in manufacturing can expose vehicle occupants to unnecessary risks. When discoveries reveal potential...
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Bad faith practices in insurance
When you purchase insurance coverage, you sign a contract in good faith with a company that you trust will cover problems like car accidents or medical emergencies. What happens when the insurer refuses to pay out for a claim that the insurance policy covers? Are you...
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Perhaps you suspect your company does not pay you fair wages, but you cannot prove it. Even if the stolen wages amount to little, you deserve to know. The Economic Policy Institute explores underhanded ways employers steal wages from workers. If any of the following...
Some Takata airbags are still deadly
Takata airbags have made their way onto the front pages of major newspapers for more than a decade for an infamous reason. That is, some airbags with defective inflators, which may be on vehicles from many manufacturers, have caused serious injuries and deaths around...
Get the facts about equal pay action against Google
According to a May 2021 report in the Los Angeles Times, a group of four women received class action status for their gender discrimination lawsuit against Google. Nearly 11,000 current and former female employees could potentially benefit from a victory in the case,...
Hyuandai recalls electric vehicles over battery fires
After multiple reports of batteries catching fire, Hyundai has issued a recall of many of its electric vehicles, joining other automakers that have recently experienced battery defects. Hyundai is recalling approximately 82,000 vehicles that it manufactured between...
Do employers need to reimburse work-at-home employees for their expenses?
Working at home has caused some confusion about labor law matters. In addition to matters pertaining to working hours and overtime, employers and employees alike lack clarity about reimbursable expenses. In California, employers typically must reimburse workers for...
NordicTrack S15i and S22i defects lead to consumer complaints
The NordicTrack S15i and S22i exercise bikes are high-tech models intended to compete with the Peleton line of iFIT enhanced fitness cycles. Unfortunately, for many consumers, numerous product defects have made their new equipment practically unusable. Why are so many...
Insurers denying business interruption claims may face lawsuits
Small business owners forced to cease operations because of an unpredictable disaster may turn to insurance carriers for relief. Policies containing business interruption coverage, however, may reimburse claims only for "direct physical loss or damage," as noted by...
What should workers know about overtime pay?
Your employer may allow or require you to work overtime. Beyond accomplishing tasks that needed a bit more time and helping the team, putting in more hours at work may pad your paycheck. Having a general understanding of the state’s overtime laws may help you protect...