Category: BLOG
TARGET EMPLOYEE PETITIONS STORE TO STAY CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING
A Target employee traveled across the country earlier this month to deliver a petition to the company’s headquarters in Minneapolis. The petition requested that the store change its hours for Black Friday shopping, which have been creeping earlier and earlier each year, and the store now opens at 9 pm on Thanksgiving. The woman wrote …
Continue reading “TARGET EMPLOYEE PETITIONS STORE TO STAY CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING”
Class Action Lawsuit Brought Against Carter’s Crib Bumpers
With the holidays approaching, baby gifts become especially popular items for those with toddlers, as well as those who are expecting bundles of joy in the New Year. Baby cribs are especially popular, with infant bedding being a $50 million annual industry. Over the last few years, crib safety concerns have become more prominent, as safety advocates …
Continue reading “Class Action Lawsuit Brought Against Carter’s Crib Bumpers”
SETTLEMENT REACHED IN CITIBANK HELOC CLASS ACTION
Banking giant Citibank has recently reached a settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging that it broke federal lending laws when it suspended (or cut) home equity lines or credit during the 2008 mortgage crisis. As home values suddenly plummeted, thousands of homeowners received notification that their homes had significantly declined in value (when they had …
Continue reading “SETTLEMENT REACHED IN CITIBANK HELOC CLASS ACTION”
AT&T to Pay Fine & Issue Refunds for Data Overcharges
Disputing data charges on cell phone bills can be a tedious and annoying experience. You may wonder if it is intentionally time consuming so that people eventually give up and forego their potential refund. According to a recent action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), there may be some truth to that notion. AT&T has …
Continue reading “AT&T to Pay Fine & Issue Refunds for Data Overcharges”
WHIRLPOOL CLASS ACTION SET FOR TRIAL
Whirlpool appliances have been a fixture in American homes for generations. The company’s washing machines are commonly known for their durability and innovative technology. However, Ohio consumers are taking the company to court over alleged defects that prevent clothes from becoming clean. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Whirlpool. …
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 …
Continue reading “Hurtful Nicknames Often a Part of Workplace Harassment”
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 …
Continue reading “SETTLEMENT REACHED IN NORTON AUTOMATIC UPGRADE CLASS ACTION”
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 …
Continue reading “FDA Warns Avon & Other Cosmetic Manufacturers About Advertising Practices”
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 …
Continue reading “MANY WOMEN STILL FACING PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION”
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. …
Continue reading “PERSONALITY TESTS COULD LEAD TO HIRING DISCRIMINATION”