Minn. AG Sues Job Placement Firm for Alleged Fraud, Deceptive Trade Practices
The Minnesota Attorney General’s office has sued a job placement firm that charged fees of up to $4,500 and promised access to a hidden job market.
The suit accused the Arthur Group of fraud and deceptive trade practices, the New York Times reports. The suit alleges the company used “bait and switch tactics,” enticing job seekers with job ads on Career Builder, then charging high fees for help with resumes and interviewing skills.
In some cases, job seekers complained they did not get a single job interview or lead, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
In a previous interview with the Star Tribune, Arthur Group CEO Barry Trimble said the company never made promises about results in its agreements and did not mislead clients. The company closed after negative press reports this summer.
Previous coverage:
ABAJournal.com: “Job Seekers Complain to State AGs About Some Search Companies”
New York Times: “Company Rarely Placed Clients in Jobs, Former Employees Say”
New York Times: “Job Search Firms: Big Pitches and Fees, Few Jobs”
