Law and legal issues

Since March, working parents have filed at least 40 lawsuits accusing employers of illegally denying parental leave or subjecting them to other forms of discrimination.

Whether or not the ACA is upheld will determine the future of healthcare.

Google parent Alphabet pledged $310 million to expand diversity efforts and resolve shareholder litigation that alleged the company’s board to failed to prevent sexual harassment and hid misconduct by executives.

To protect client nest eggs, advisors must know which savings vehicles are protected — and they’re not all created equal.

A group of Amazon warehouse employees sued the online retail giant, claiming its working conditions put not only them at risk of contracting the coronavirus but also their family members, including one who died.

Five workers and their families allege that the fast-food chain is endangering its employees.

In the wrongful termination suit, a former regional loss prevention manager said she knew Amazon had been criticized publicly for its lack of diversity in the workplace.

The wealth manager claimed bank management knew a customer had a history of sexual harassment, but allowed him to continue doing business at the branch anyway.

To reduce the risk of retiring early, seniors are advised to take on a part-time job or downsize to reduce expenses.

The ex-employee resigned after the bank’s "stubborn refusal” to address his attention-deficit condition.

When resigning employees return company cell phones and computers, they may not have logged out of personal email accounts. An attorney tells employers why they shouldn't read those messages.

While this benefit does not have wide-spread adoption, across generations workers have various reasons to consult with an attorney.

Retirees who outlive their savings are among those most at risk.

The fate of the ACA is again on the line, as a federal appeals court in New Orleans hears a lower court case which ruled the massive health law unconstitutional.

Companies face a complicated array of laws on workplace policies and drug testing. Here are just a few they need to keep in mind.

Tapping into these plans is one method used to prevent bankruptcy.

The initiative was intended as a cheaper alternative to Obamacare, but a judge ruled the policy violates the healthcare law.

The Trump administration's desire to end Obamacare could spell trouble for newly expanded association health plans.

The opinion that the entire ACA can no longer stand would disrupt countless aspects of American healthcare, including rules for employer plans.

While proceeds from life insurance are not subject to income tax, there are other taxes that will apply. But there are steps to take to avoid those liabilities too.