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A debt collection operation has reached a settlement in a religious accommodation lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and agreed to pay $60,000 to end a long legal battle. The big picture: The lawsuit, filed by the EEOC, involved an employee of the collector who requested an accommodation to observe religious holidays in line with his religion.
In the world of business, collecting unpaid debts can feel like a never-ending battle. In addition, many companies unknowingly commit errors that hinder their efforts. Our commercial collections attorneys at the Law Offices of Alan M. Cohen & Associates LLC law have dedicated their legal careers to helping businesses collect their unpaid debts. Our attorneys have more than five decades of combined experience helping companies collect their unpaid accounts receivable.
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If you owe money, is your spouse liable for your debt? Being married does not, in itself, mean you are liable for your spouse’s debts. There may be spousal liability, however, if the doctrine of necessaries applies and creates enforceable financial liability. The general rule is that, absent an agreement, a person 18 years and older is not responsible for another adult’s debt.
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