In one scenario, for which the IRS has already sent several warnings, a scammer will use your Social Security number to file a tax return in your name and then claim the refund. The biggest red flag in this scam is being pressured to act quickly. In actuality, the IRS will give you t...
For example, FTC regulations may govern the way a company labels its products, how it conducts its public advertising campaigns, and any claims it may make as to the effectiveness of its products. In fact, the FTC requires that claims in advertising must be “evidence-based.” In other word...
There are lots of unscrupulous people out there offering career development services who are not qualified. They may “guarantee” job placement when in reality, a true career counselor cannot make that guarantee. TheFederal Trade Commission (FTC)recommends avoiding career counselors who guarantee you...
The average person doesn't have a solid understanding of what, exactly, cryptocurrency is or how it works, which makes it easy for scammers to prey on them. According to theFTC, cryptocurrency scams run the gamut from folks impersonating romantic interests and established businesses who demand ...
The FTC says it deceived them. Fast Company Yet another reason to ditch the RTO mandates: the traditional commute defies logic The New Republic The “Godfather of AI” Predicted I Wouldn’t Have a Job. He Was Wrong. Next Access now➔ Trendline The top employee benefits companies ...
If an employer lets you know that your background check is the reason they're not offering you the job, request a copy of it in accordance with the FTC requirement mentioned above. If you discover there's an error on your background check, you can dispute it. ...
the potential public backlash from the FTC suddenly pulling the rug out from under Microsoft is likely weighing in the back of people’s minds. That’s not the only concern, of course, but it’s probably an unspoken factor. And Judge Corley did rule that the FTC was not likely to succee...
"For nonunion workers, the only leverage they have is their ability to quit their job," Shierholz told CBS MoneyWatch. "Noncompetes don't just stop you from taking a job — they stop you from starting your own business." Sinceproposing the new rule, the FTC has received more than 26...
If you’re unsure how granular you should get, check out this mortgage shopping worksheet from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). How to Protect Yourself When Applying for a Mortgage When taking out a mortgage, you have a multitude of rights. If you feel that you have been exposed to ...
On April 23, 2024, theFederal Trade Commission (FTC)issued a final rule banning non-compete clauses; the rule aims to protect workers’ freedom to change jobs, increase innovation, and generate new business. The FTC first issued the proposed ban on Jan. 5, 2023. It believes this ban will...