| Volume 17 Number 12 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
As a general rule an employer may not require an employee to take a lie detector test. The employee may be required to submit to a test, however, if the employer is investigating a theft and has a reasonable suspicion that the employee may have been involved.
Banking Fees Up Again
Bounced-check fees and ATM surcharges for all checking account types have reached new highs -- again. Click here for more.
When Recalls Return
The word "recall" often conjures images of emptied shelves and store counters piled high with defective or hazardous items brought in by consumers. But the reality is often quite different as the recent recalls of toys, jewelry and cribs show. Click here for more.
How to Dodge the Hook on 'Phishing' Scams
"We suspect an unauthorized transaction on your account. To ensure that your account is not compromised, please click the link below and confirm your identity." "During our regular verification of accounts, we could not verify your information. Please click here to update and verify your information." Most people at some point have opened up their email and read a message similar to the two aforementioned examples. Click here for more.
October 15th Deadline Approaching
Individuals have until October 15th to file their tax returns, if they haven't done so already. It's also the last day to electronically file your 2006 taxes. Here's some resources to help you finish up your return. Click here for more.
Review Your Withholding Every Year
Use Form W-4 to figure the right amount of federal income tax to have withheld from your paycheck. You may want to review your withholding every year, especially after finishing your tax return. You can have more, or less, income tax withheld from your paycheck. Click here for more.
Your Money
Am I better off refinancing? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Statute immunizing rental car businesses is struck down. A U.S. District Court in Florida, has struck down a statute which immunizes rental car companies from liability for harm caused by their vehicles violates the Commerce Clause. Click here for more.