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...
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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...
Beware the hidden pitfalls of high-cost insurance and investments
Over the past few decades, there has been a rise in the amount of savings individuals need to live in relative comfort after retirement. CNBC points out that this ongoing increase comes with inadequate Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, meaning retirees may...
What are the benefits and drawbacks of class action lawsuits?
Class action lawsuits are a procedural device that lets one (or multiple) plaintiffs file a lawsuit. They can then prosecute a lawsuit for a larger group on a whole, which is a "class". This is a common legal device, but one that still suffers from many...
What to know about the Peloton treadmill recall
The fast-growing home fitness company Peloton has issued a recall on its Tread and Tread+ treadmill models after the death of a 6-year-old child and injuries of dozens of others. The recalls come in the wake of a recent warning from the Consumer Product Safety...
Can I file a claim when my employer violates California’s lunch break laws?
California is one of several states requiring employers to provide half-hour lunch breaks to nonexempt employees as long as they work at least five hours during a shift. This period can be waived if the worker agrees and their shift is less than six hours. Companies...
Lesser pay based on gender may require a legal action
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...