Wells Fargo ordered to repay 203 million in overdraft fees
A U S district judge ruled Wells Fargo engaged in unfair and deceptive practices by processing transactions from highest to lowest amounts starting in 2001. The policy allegedly drained customer accounts and drove up overdraft fees, described as gouging, with two Wells Fargo customers cited as examples. The decision directs restitution of 203 million to affected customers and questions its industry-wide applicability.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says blanket bans on hiring based on criminal records or bad credit can be illegal if they disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic applicants. With millions affected, many job seekers struggle as more firms screen for bankruptcies judgments or credit issues.
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