by Sue Orhon | Dec 10, 2024 | Resource
Legal protections for migrant and seasonal workers: The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (AWPA) is one of the most important federal laws dealing exclusively with agricultural jobs. AWPA requires all farm labor contractors... by Sue Orhon | Dec 10, 2024 | Resource
Unfortunately, some unscrupulous preparers have prepared false claims on tax returns using the promise of large refunds to attract customers. Who are some of the taxpayers who have been most affected? Lower income taxpayers needing money for school who were told that... by Sue Orhon | Dec 10, 2024 | Resource
DO NOT RISK YOUR LIFE TO COLLECT THESE ITEMS AT THE LAST MINUTE. Gather them in advance in case you must leave your home because of a flood or other disaster. Keep them safe and with you in a waterproof container. Identification. Driver’s license, passport,... by Sue Orhon | Dec 10, 2024 | Resource
Telephone slamming occurs when a telephone company changes your telephone service without your consent. Slamming is illegal, and you can protect yourself from being slammed by following a few tips. Know the names of your local and long distance telephone companies.... by Sue Orhon | Dec 10, 2024 | Resource
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Iowa Attorney General’s Office looked at for-profit schools. For-profit schools are typically vocational, technical and correspondence schools. Studies compared those for-profit schools to other types of... by Sue Orhon | Dec 10, 2024 | Resource
Scammers saying they are IRS employees may try to scare taxpayers with harassing telephone calls or messages. The callers may threaten taxpayers with arrest or suspension of a driver’s or business license to get taxpayers to pay up. If you receive one of these calls,...