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Hurt on the Job but Can’t Sue Your Employer? Here’s When a Third Party Might Be to Blame
Hurt on the job in New York? You cannot sue your employer. The workers’ compensation system…
Look out! Fake job offers want your money and your private info
Unsolicited job offers are almost certainly scams By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs July 8, 2025 You…
Job scammers are looking to hire you
Scammers are always “hiring” but don’t actually want to employ you. Instead, they want your money,…
A job scam that college students – and your HR team – need to know about
If you’ll be seeing college-age relatives over the holidays, warn them about a variation on the…
Thune Says Health Care Often ‘Comes With a Job.’ The Reality’s Not Simple or Straightforward.
Arielle Zionts “A lot of times, health care comes with a job.” Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.),…
U.S. job growth remained stable in May
But revisions lowered the number of people hired in March and April By Mark Huffman of…
Here’s what happens when you respond to a job offer text
If you respond youll probably get a lot more offers By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…
Washington Amends EPOA, Bringing More Balance to Employer Job Posting Obligations
On May 20, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Substitute Senate Bill 5408 (SSB 5408), enacting important…
College graduates face a shifting job market
Heres what employers are looking for By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 12, 2025 Employers project…
New survey finds employees turn to substance use due to job stress
Results showed that financial pressures top the list of stressors By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs May…
Looking for a new job or considering a business opportunity? Spot signs of a possible scam.
Scammers often target job seekers and prospective entrepreneurs with bogus employment and money-making offers. We know…
April job creation topped estimates with 177,000 new jobs
Healthcare continues to lead the job creation parade By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 2, 2025…
Here are the worst states for job scams
High population states are more at risk for these schemes By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May…
“Executive search firm” charged with giving job seekers the business
For people looking for highly-paid executive positions with private equity or venture capital firms, Worldwide Executive…
Back to business #4: Back-to-work basics for job seekers
We’ll leave it to the economists to crunch the employment numbers. We’re just happy to see…
Worried about your job? You aren’t the only one
A Fed survey shows Americans are worried about the future By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…
Job scammers go even lower in the way they “hire”
You’ve heard about scammers impersonating government agencies, global retailers, and even members of your family. The…
FTC Sends More Than $15.5 Million in Refunds to Consumers Affected by Career Step’s Deceptive Job Placement and Employer Partnerships Claims
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $15.5 million in refunds to consumers, including servicemembers…