Burr Forman

MARCH 3, 2021

trillion stimulus package as it not only is intended to lead to increased consumer demand, but also may impact minimum wage requirements. Minimum Wage. The Biden Administration has been forced to scrap the $15 minimum wage proposal as introduced in the $1.9 Tax Hikes for Low Wages.

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Burr Forman

MAY 19, 2021

Last month, President Joe Biden (“President Biden”) wrapped up his first 100 days as President of the United States – focusing on a myriad of issues from the Coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”) to America’s immigration system. Wage-Based Selection Process for H-1Bs/New Prevailing Wage Rule. Public Charge Regulations.

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Fraser

AUGUST 30, 2021

Despite the legality under state law of use, some Michigan workers who have lost jobs have had state unemployment benefits denied on the basis that they failed an employer’s drug test due to marijuana use. Michigan’s Employment Security Act (“MESA”) entitles workers to apply for and receive unemployment benefits.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 10, 2024

You’ll need to complete the bankruptcy process before discharging your debts, but filing has immediate benefits, including an automatic stay. You’re under no legal obligation to have an attorney help you with these forms, but having a legal professional assist you can make the process easier and help you avoid serious issues.

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Sawin & Shea

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In most situations, the trustee will get in contact with you first to resolve the issue in case a mistake was made. Pension and Retirement: Retirement benefits are also considered a type of property that can be protected as well. This includes pensions, retirement funds, IRA accounts, and other retirement benefit plans.

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Jimerson Firm

JULY 22, 2020

Wage and hour lawsuits under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) make up a significant percentage of employment lawsuits in the United States, and particularly in Florida. Below, we discuss three of the most common wage and hour issues that commonly arise in the financial services industry. Exempt Versus Non-Exempt.

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Credit Corp

JULY 30, 2020

As COVID-19 and related shutdowns caused economic issues across the nation, the federal government passed the CARES Act , which included some stimulus relief for student loan holders. The CARES Act included a number of stimulus benefits for student loan holders. Some of the main benefits related to student loans are listed below.

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Collection Industry News

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It said that its coverage plans provide “significant value to our lower paid employees that few, if any, in health care do,” adding that “UPMC’s benefits are considerably better than other health care organizations in western PA…”. The other two pillars are increasing wages to $20 an hour, and allowing workers the freedom to form a union.

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Fraser

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The bill extends the expansion of unemployment benefits for Michigan workers from 20 weeks to 26 weeks. Extended Benefits are now available for claims established on or before December 31, 2020, on which date the extended benefits provision expires. Public Act No. Public Act No. Public Act No. Another way in which Public Act No.

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Receivables Control

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Even with increased wages and perks, employers are still struggling to find good employees! Benefits from working with Receivables Control to design a customized “ Private Label Collection Program ” are: Accounts are resolved without using 3 rd party collections. Staffing Challenges. You retain visibility and control of your accounts.

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American Profit Recovery

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Not only has the minimum wage increased in several states across the country but because of a more competitive labor market, businesses are finding they need to increase salaries to attract and retain talent. Health care costs and other benefits are also becoming more costly for many businesses.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 3, 2020

A judgment is an order issued by a court of law. If they are successful, the court issues a judgment against you. Common methods include wage garnishment , property attachments and property liens. That means judgment creditors can seek debt payment from more than your wages and bank accounts. These laws vary.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

DFPI wasted no time in shifting its focus to emerging financial products in the fintech industry when it recently announced that it had signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with five companies offering earned wage access (EWA) products, allowing them to continue operating in California under certain conditions.

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

You’ll be on your own for covering the resulting costs and may have to deal with other issues. Does the policy have a benefit maximum? PIP coverage offers coverage for lost wages according to your policy’s terms. Making a claim for lost wages will depend on whether your state is an at-fault or no-fault state.

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UK debt collections

AUGUST 16, 2022

Having emerged from the pandemic, many companies were hoping for an economic boom but that has simply fizzled out, as supply chain issues and the invasion of Ukraine have taken their toll by driving up raw material and energy costs and reducing both business and consumer confidence.”. “We

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 4, 2024

On February 29, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a circular to law enforcement agencies and regulators explaining how companies operating comparison-shopping tools can break the law when they steer consumers to certain products or lenders because of kickbacks. For information, click here. For information, click here.

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Direct Recovery

JANUARY 5, 2021

After a record amount of debate on just about every aspect of the issue, California voters passed Prop 22 with approximately 60% majority this past November. Guaranteed Minimum Wages. Prop 22 is the legislation that has been strongly backed by app-based companies like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Instacart.

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JULY 14, 2023

Have you issued a letter before action and provide a deadline for payment? Issue a claim in the court system, either directly or with the help of a solicitor. If you feel that you may wish to explore these topics further, you could also benefit from our various CICM Training options.

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Fraser

JUNE 25, 2021

Department of Labor (DOL) issued a “final rule,” to become effective in March of this year, changing the decades-longstanding independent contractor test under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). He has authored numerous publications regarding employment issues. ” Independent Contractor Test Under the FLSA.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) provides benefits to qualified workers and their family members. It paid benefits to an average of 55 million beneficiaries each month in the fiscal year 2020. OASI benefits were free from overpayment 99.80% of the time in 2019. You are no longer disabled and continue to receive benefits.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) provides benefits to qualified workers and their family members. It paid benefits to an average of 55 million beneficiaries each month in the fiscal year 2020. OASI benefits were free from overpayment 99.80% of the time in 2019. You are no longer disabled and continue to receive benefits.

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Burr Forman

JANUARY 20, 2022

Coleman III and Marcel Debruge have been recognized in the 2021 issue of Lawdragon’ s “500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers” list for the second year. These 500 lawyers were selected from journalistic research, submissions by firms and clients and vetting by peers.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 9, 2024

On January 2, the CFPB issued a report noting that during December 2023, it sent $6 million in financial relief to consumers harmed by illegal lending practices targeting veterans. For more information, click here. For more information, click here. For more information, click here. For more information, click here.

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Direct Recovery

APRIL 18, 2023

The commercial debt collection process typically involves everything from communicating with debtors about the amounts owed and negotiating payment terms to pursuing legal action and obtaining a judgment against a debtor and garnishing their wages.

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Student loan debt is a serious problem in the United States, and it’s an issue that impacts millions of Americans. When you default on a federal student loan, the government can garnish up to 15% of your wages or social security income without a court order. of the US population. They can even intercept your federal tax refund.

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Public Citizen

MAY 9, 2022

For too long, defaulted borrowers have slipped through the cracks, experienced ruined credit, and been made to suffer at the hands of the Department of Education’s punitive collection system, which seizes their wages, social security benefits, and Earned Income Tax Credits in retaliation for these borrowers defaulting on their federal loans.

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Collection Industry News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Restart depends on Supreme Court decision timing When student loan payments restart depends on how long the Supreme Court justices take to issue a decision on the president’s plan, said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz. In an analysis of the last Supreme Court’s term, Kantrowitz found that half of the decisions were issued in June.

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Burr Forman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The rule for employers with more than 100 employees will be implemented through an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”). Although OSHA has not yet announced when it will release the ETS, it is expected to be issued quickly, likely in the next few weeks.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The Bureau intends to further evaluate potential topics for advisory opinions based on additional factors, including: alignment with the Bureau’s statutory objectives; size of the benefit offered to consumers by resolution of the interpretive issue; known impact on the actions of other regulators; and impact on available Bureau resources.

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Burr Forman

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Burr & Forman’s Labor & Employment Practice Group provides this brief checklist of steps that all businesses should review to help determine which issues may impact you in 2021 and ensure that your current measures are equipped for the coming year. Consider Whether COVID-19 Vaccinations Will Be Mandatory.

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Debt Guru

APRIL 28, 2021

At the same time, wages across most sectors are pretty stagnant. There are some amazing benefits to living below your means. Benefit 1: You’ll Be Able to Retire Earlier. You’ll have no problem living within the means of your retirement benefits. Benefit 2: You’ll Enjoy Your Purchases Longer.

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Burr Forman

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Coleman III and Marcel Debruge have been recognized in the 2020 issue of Lawdragon’ s “500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers” list. These 500 lawyers were selected from journalistic research, submissions by firms and clients and vetting by peers.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 27, 2023

In the report and accompanying press release , the CFPB promotes the purported benefits of being supervised by the agency. For the most part, the UDAAP examples in this edition of Supervisory Highlights fall into well-understood issues that the Bureau has commented on in the past.

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Collection Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

ALICE workers have jobs, but they are typically lower paying and don’t always offer benefits. This is not the first time that foundations or philanthropy has come together on major issues in our state, whether it’s the Census, whether it’s around immigration, whether it’s around our ALICE families.

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PDC Flow

MARCH 2, 2021

Wage and hour issues associated with employee timekeeping may also pose a risk. timekeeping training to avoid wage and hour issues, training on remote work policies, training on Covid safety protocols, etc.) can prevent many personnel issues later on. Of course, if you do identify issues, fix them right away.

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CSA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16-24 year olds who are at risk of long term unemployment, supported by a subsidy equivalent to 100% of National Insurance Contributions and National Minimum Wage/Living Wage for 25 hours per week over six months. ve had any issues.

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Payment Savvy

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Their goal is the same, although the method of processing them turns from manual to digital, bringing a range of benefits along. Below, we detail how electronic checks work, their benefits, and their best applications. Let’s explore this modern online payment method and see if you can benefit from it too.

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