The #metoo movement inspired a groundswell of reporting on sexual harassment, with more than 100 high-profile men facing allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior.Nearly half of women say they have experienced some form of sexual harassment at least once, according to The New York Times; our renewed focus on the subject is well-founded. However, there’s another important aspect to remember when workers report workplace harassment: Men can be victims of sexual harassment, too. … [Read more...]
Healthcare Whistleblower Protection: 2018 Brings Higher Fines for Hospitals that Punish Whistleblowers
We rely on nurses and healthcare workers to keep patients safe; healthcare whistleblower protection is imperative when they report dangerous staffing levels or hospital conditions.Starting this year, California will chargeimpose higher penalties toon health facilities that discriminate or retaliate against whistleblowers who report issues that affect patient care, services or hospital conditions.Existing state law forbids health facilities from discriminating or retaliating against … [Read more...]
California Automatic Renewal Law: New Changes Help Consumers Avoid Recurring Charges
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, which is what the California Automatic Renewal Law is designed to address.The California Automatic Renewal Law exists to stop companies from tricking customers into long-term contracts. … [Read more...]
TCPA Violation Claims: Why Tiny-Font Telemarketing Disclaimers Don’t Count as Consent
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, the company may be committing a TCPA violation and … [Read more...]
What to Do After a Data Breach: Steps to Protect Yourself
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...]
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