If you’re one of the 79 percent of Americans who shop online, you’re probably familiar with the “automatic renewal” – a subscription, membership or service through which one purchase turns into a dozen. Automatic renewals can be convenient, but they can also bring unwanted purchases and unwieldly red tape. The California Automatic Renewal Law exists to stop companies from tricking customers into long-term contracts. Later this year, the law will be strengthened with new measures designed to … [Read more...]
Telemarketers must obtain consent – and tiny-font disclaimers don’t suffice
Imagine going online to look for home loan information. You find a website and enter some basic information, then click “Get a free quote” – and the next day, your phone is besieged with calls and texts hawking mortgages. A recent court decision shows that in this situation, it’s not enough for a company to have a website disclaimer about telemarketing; the disclaimer must be clear and conspicuous. If it’s hard to find or hard to read, consumers may be entitled to damages under the Telephone … [Read more...]
What To Do If Your Data is Breached
On the heels of major cyber security headlines in 2017, experts predict that 2018 could bring even more data breaches and security threats. Indeed, the MIT Technology Review said the Equifax cyberattack – which exposed personal information for 145 million people – was a “stark reminder that hackers are thinking big when it comes to targets. Other companies that hold lots of sensitive information will be in their sights in 2018.” Chief Security Officer magazine agreed: “Breaches will be … [Read more...]
Looking for a job in California? Here are two new laws you should know.
2018 will bring two new laws that will affect how you apply for jobs in the Golden State. The “Ban the Box” Law – more formally known as AB 1008 – prohibits employers from asking about criminal records, and the state’s new salary privacy law (AB 168) forbids asking about candidates’ salary history. Together, they are poised to help employees across the state. “Ban the Box” aims to provide fair opportunities for the one in three California adults with arrest or conviction records. The … [Read more...]
Overtime Still Applies to Highly Compensated Sales Staff
It doesn’t matter how much money you take home in commissions – you can still be entitled to overtime pay, according to a recent decision in federal court. Background Wyndham Vacation Ownership operates resorts and time-share units across the Caribbean and North America. Sales representatives at Wyndham’s four Tennessee properties filed a lawsuit, Pierce v. Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc., in which they claimed the company violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). They said the company … [Read more...]
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