

H. Claire Brown
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When Social Security Becomes a Debt Collector
Every year, the agency tries to claw back billions in overpaid benefits — including from children who are unaware their parents collected money on their...

The Chicken Tycoons vs. the Antitrust Hawks
As part of a broader campaign against anticompetitive practices, the Biden administration has taken on the chicken industry. Why have the results been so paltry?

How Training Repayment Agreements Trap Employees in Their Jobs
Workers who sign training repayment agreements can owe their employers thousands of dollars if they leave their jobs early. Regulators are starting to crack down...

How Pay Transparency Laws Help and Limit Job Seekers
Salary disclosure laws have been a boon for workers searching for jobs that pay fairly — but only when the advertised pay bands are narrow...