Tag: compensation

Beyond Sympathy: When Kindness Costs You
August 12, 2024 Off

Beyond Sympathy: When Kindness Costs You

By The Admiral Staff

A vehicle owner is seeking compensation from the family of a teenager who stole and crashed their car, resulting in $18,000 in damages. While the family covered the repair costs, they refused to provide a rental car during the two-month repair period, leaving the owner without transportation and incurring lost income and other expenses totaling around $13,000. The advice suggests exploring legal options, considering the motivation behind seeking compensation (financial need versus retribution), and potentially pursuing alternative solutions

Beyond Salary: Level Up Your Job Offer
July 9, 2024 Off

Beyond Salary: Level Up Your Job Offer

By The Admiral Staff

This article explains that salary is just one part of a job’s overall compensation package, and employees can negotiate benefits too. It outlines five key areas ripe for negotiation: time off, bonuses (signing, relocation, or performance-based), scope of authority/title, schedule/flexibility, and the timing of benefits eligibility. The article emphasizes the importance of research, clarity in requests, and demonstrating how your needs benefit the company, while maintaining a likable and enthusiastic attitude throughout the negotiation process.

May is Your Month for Compensation: 10 Settlements Offering Relief
May 1, 2024 Off

May is Your Month for Compensation: 10 Settlements Offering Relief

By The Admiral Staff

Ten separate settlements are currently accepting claims, offering compensation to consumers for various issues including data breaches, robocalls, and consumer law violations. These include settlements related to data breaches at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Personal Touch Holding Corp., Med-Data, and Avem Health Partners, as well as a Fiat Chrysler robocalling case, a BIPA violation by Calmark Group, a LasikPlus false advertising case, a Vasona Management fair housing settlement, and claims against First American Payment Systems for

April Deadline: 0M+ in Settlements – Could You Qualify?
April 1, 2024 Off

April Deadline: $100M+ in Settlements – Could You Qualify?

By The Admiral Staff

Ten settlements are currently accepting claims, offering compensation for various issues including privacy violations (AMC+), vehicle defects (Kia, Subaru), antitrust practices (Smithfield, JBS), undisclosed fees (Verizon), excessive oil consumption (Audi), data breaches (Lincare, Blackhawk), and unrefunded purchases (Astroworld). Deadlines to file claims range from April 2 to April 15, 2024, depending on the settlement.

Nap Your Way to ,500: Get Paid to Snooze!
May 21, 2021 Off

Nap Your Way to $1,500: Get Paid to Snooze!

By The Admiral Staff

A sleep and mattress review website, Eachnight, is seeking five participants for a paid study where individuals will be compensated $1,500 to nap daily for a month. Participants will provide feedback on how different nap durations affect fatigue, memory, motivation, and productivity. Requirements include being 18 or older, committing to daily naps for 30 days in a disturbance-free environment, and completing questionnaires and video calls.