Fake and ineffective anti-Covid products you should avoid

There’s a lot going on right now, and it all deserves our attention. But if you live in an area that may see extreme weather like a hurricane or superstorm, don’t forget that you need to add some extra items to your go-bag or storm supplies this year, such as face masks and hand sanitizer. You definitely don’t want to wait until the last minute to try to stock up on essentials like water and non-perishable foods, either.

Below, we’ve got tips to make sure you don’t fall for fake supplies on Amazon, plus intel on the legalities of protesting, how to evaluate all the social media campaigns popping up, and more.

Janie

Take Back Your Life

Amazon has been criticized in the past for allowing vendors to sell defective or counterfeit products on its platform. At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, that problem became even more apparent. In late February, the company barred more than a million items from sale on its third-party marketplace due to price gouging and false claims related to COVID-19. But that doesn’t mean Amazon is now completely free of fraudulent or misleading product listings. Here’s what you need to know before buying from Amazon, especially products that supposedly protect against the coronavirus.

Watch Out For These Possibly Fake Coronavirus Products

Deal With It

If you’re among the demonstrators protesting police brutality across the nation following the recent police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, you may need to consider whether participating can cost you your job. The First Amendment gives people the right to peacefully assemble and protest with their fellow citizens, but if you work for someone else, the extent of this legal protection depends on when and how you protest.

Can You Lose Your Job For Protesting?

Pro Tip:

Before you jump to join a social media campaign — like last week’s well-intentioned but confusing #BlackoutTuesday — you should ask yourself a few questions: Who started it? What’s the goal? How are you adding value? And, perhaps most importantly, do you practice what you’re preaching? The answers are crucial if you want to drive progress, not stifle it. Read more.