Can a company where 70% of the employees are African-American lose a racial discrimination lawsuit for not hiring African-Americans? This is the question being asked in a case involving a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant at the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta. The...
Have you ever wondered some of the reasons for declaring bankruptcy? Is it simply irresponsibility and overspending? The answer is no! While that is certainly the case for about 15% of people, generally bankruptcy is a result of an unexpected medical event or job...
Every time you apply for a loan, sign up for a credit or store card or rent an apartment, the other party in the transaction will check your credit score. That said, it’s obvious why your credit score is important. The purpose of this score is to give companies a way...
If you’re an hourly worker, both state and federal law require that your employer pay for all the hours you work. Unfortunately, some companies try to squeeze extra “off-the-clock” time from their workers to save money, so employees are not paid for hours worked. On...
If you are ever fired or laid off, your employer may ask you to sign a release. The intention of this release is for you to give up your right to sue the company in exchange for a benefit you are not already owed—typically a severance payment. Read on for more details...