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Standing Up for Your Rights: When Suing Your Employer Might Be Necessary
March 26, 2024 Off

Standing Up for Your Rights: When Suing Your Employer Might Be Necessary

By The Admiral Staff

The article outlines situations where employees may need to sue their employers, emphasizing that employees have rights and shouldn’t tolerate unethical behavior. These situations include breach of contract (unfulfilled verbal promises of pay), sexual harassment, workplace injuries requiring medical compensation, discrimination (based on factors like sex, race, or age), and being pressured to violate state or federal laws. Seeking legal counsel is advised in these circumstances to protect employee interests.

March Madness of Settlements: Claim Your Share Before Time Runs Out
March 1, 2024 Off

March Madness of Settlements: Claim Your Share Before Time Runs Out

By The Admiral Staff

Ten class action settlements are offering payments to consumers who experienced various issues, including false advertising, data breaches, and discriminatory practices. Key settlements include Apple ($25M for misleading Family Sharing app subscriptions), LensCrafters ($39M regarding AccuFit precision claims), Credit Karma ($3M related to misleading pre-approval offers), and Vee Pak ($6.6M for racial discrimination in hiring). Other settlements address concerns with Knix period underwear, Waste Management and Eye Care Leaders data breaches,