Month: October 2012
Hurtful Nicknames Often a Part of Workplace Harassment
It’s fairly common for coworkers to joke around in the office and give each other nicknames, and many Minnesota employees simply accept this as a fact of life. However, some nicknames can go too far and be hurtful or degrading, and it’s important to know that can be considered workplace harassment. A recent case of …
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SETTLEMENT REACHED IN NORTON AUTOMATIC UPGRADE CLASS ACTION
As we discussed in our last post, automatic renewals often create a convenient (and easy) revenue stream for service providers to depend on. This is commonly because customers do not notice that they are being charged for additional services. Either they forget to cancel a free trial period and continue to use the service, or …
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FDA Warns Avon & Other Cosmetic Manufacturers About Advertising Practices
In the cosmetics industry, products claiming to “slow the aging process” have become increasingly popular. Cosmetics makers are competing fiercely to gain market share and claims made through their advertisements emphasize this trend. However, a number of companies have received warnings from the Food and Drug Administration that their products, based on their advertising, would …
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MANY WOMEN STILL FACING PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION
Newly named Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer made waves when she revealed that she was pregnant shortly after her new job was announced. She said at the time that her new employer was not concerned about her pregnancy and that she planned to take a short maternity leave of only a few weeks and that she …
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IKO’s Warranty / “Goodwill Release Offer”
October 10, 2012 – Status Unchanged District Court Judge has not ruled on class certification IKO Warranty ~ ‘Goodwill Release Offer’ Many individuals have contacted IKO regarding warranty claims and have received a ‘goodwill release offer’ from the company. Typically, this warranty offer will cover the cost of prorated materials and you will be given …
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PERSONALITY TESTS COULD LEAD TO HIRING DISCRIMINATION
Personality tests have grown in popularity in recent years as many more employer are looking to hire long-term workers who will fit well within the company hierarchy. The tests are designed to find a certain type of employee who will be well-suited to the job and are often a first step in the hiring process. …
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