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Legal Challenges and Debates Surrounding U.S. Overtime Rules
Business groups are currently questioning the U.S. Labor Department's updated overtime rule—a decision that could unexpectedly complicate matters for employers. These groups argue the new rule, which ...
Is it Legal for Your Boss to Add You to a Work WhatsApp Group Without Permission?
Imagine checking your phone and finding that your boss or a coworker has added you to a work-related WhatsApp group. Suddenly, your personal phone number is shared with others, and work messag...
Can I Cancel a Contract Within Three Days of Signing It?
Sometimes, federal and state laws let you cancel certain contracts within three days of signing. This is especially true for contracts you sign at your home, a trade show, or anywhere that isn’t the seller&rsquo...
How and When Employers Should Challenge an Employee's Unemployment Claim
Losing a job can be tough, and not everyone who's out of a job gets unemployment benefits. A worker might get these benefits based on how they left the job and whether their former employer disagre...
Understanding Living Wills: A Guide to Protecting Your Healthcare Wishes
Creating a living will can give you and your family peace of mind. This document specifies the type of medical treatment you wish to receive if you're unable to make decisions for yourself. In s...
Can You Lose Your Job While on Disability Leave?
When you can't work because of a health problem, you might get money from a short-term or long-term disability insurance plan. Some people are surprised to learn that getting this money doesn't always keep their jo...
Understanding Veterans Disability Compensation for Vision and Hearing Loss
Many veterans experience health issues like tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing loss, along with vision problems. If these conditions are connected to your military service, you might quali...
Who Are IRS Special Agents and What Should You Do If They Contact You?
The IRS has a division called the Criminal Investigation Division (CI), which is known as its law enforcement branch. This team is made up of around 3,000 employees, and roughly 2,000 of them are called ...
When You Should Consider Calling the Police on Your Neighbor
Deciding to involve the police due to a neighbor's behavior is a serious decision, generally reserved for incidents beyond mere annoyances such as noise complaints. However, when behaviors clearly represent...