Workers should not be forced to pick between being paid and making others sick. So says Bay Area Congressman George Miller. He’s asking Congress to guarantee paid sick leave to workers if their employer asks them to stay home with swine flu or a similar contagious illness. The bill would cover businesses with 15 or more workers and exempt those companies that already offer at least five days of paid sick leave.
A debt collection company is paying big time! Accused of lying to consumers. The Associated Press says American Corrective Counseling Services sent letters purporting to be from Pennsylvania District attorneys' offices to people who bounced checks. The letters indicated a crime had been committed, but penalties could be avoided if the consumer paid off the checks and fees and attend a financial accountability class. The company admits no wrong doing but agreed to pay more than $2.5 million to settle a lawsuit.
The Internet is filled with customer service surveys. The bad guys have noticed and figured out how to cash in. E-mails are going out that ask consumers to fill out a survey about a well-known business. Walmart is one target; the consumer answers the questions and is then prompted to input their banking information so the $250 can be sent to their account. Those who fall for it have their accounts cleaned out. Fill out surveys if you want, but never give out your banking information.