Allison Williams

Apr 2, 2024 | theconversation.com | Allison Williams

As Canada observes National Caregiver Day (April 2), it’s a special occasion for recognizing and honouring those who provide unpaid care to those in need. Unpaid care work is the backbone of the health-care system. Carers of all ages — youth, seniors and those in the prime of their careers — contribute to the overall health of the country, its labour markets and economic development.

Nov 27, 2023 | marketwatch.com | Divi Sharma |Allison Williams

What Is a Debt Consolidation Loan? A debt consolidation loan is a lump sum of cash that can pay off your credit cards, medical bills and other outstanding debt in exchange for one monthly payment. Instead of juggling several lenders with different interest rates, you might be able to lock in a lower fixed rate. This can simplify your budget and lower the amount of interest you will pay overall.

Nov 1, 2023 | marketwatch.com | Emily Cahill |Allison Williams

The equity in your home can be valuable — potentially even valuable enough to help you fix a leaky roof or consolidate your credit card bills. But before you hit “submit” on an application for a home equity line of credit (HELOC), you may want to take time to understand all of a HELOC’s requirements — and its effects on your finances. A HELOC works much like a credit card, offering you credit that’s available when you need it.

May 31, 2023 | natlawreview.com | Allison Williams

On April 28, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found that enforcing the Department of Labor’s (DOL) tip credit rule could cause irreparable harm to restaurants and other employers with tipped employees. Now, a federal district court in Texas will have a second opportunity to consider if a nationwide preliminary injunction should be entered, halting enforcement while the regulation is litigated. In October 2021, the DOL issued its final 80/20 tip credit rule. See CFR § 531.56.

Feb 7, 2023 | unr.edu | Allison Williams

Accomplished authors and scientists in disease prevention, epidemiology, toxicology, biochemistry, and occupational and environmental health sciences, the late Alice and Fred Ottoboni were committed to improving public health through research and education.