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Thursday, May 30

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EEOC sues 15 employers for not filing required workforce data

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This year’s EEO-1 Component 1 due June 4 – just next week. If you want to avoid a lawsuit from the EEOC, be sure to review this report!

Port Isabel restaurant to pay $6K+ for violating child labor laws

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When employing minors, businesses need to be careful to follow Department of Labor's child labor laws to a T for everyone's safety.

Wednesday, May 29

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Bankruptcy doesn’t excuse employer’s responsibility for wages

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A mining company tried to get away with not paying wages after hitting bankruptcy, but the Fair Labor Standard doesn't allow avoiding payout.

Stanley Black + Decker cited by OSHA for electrical safety failures

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An electrical explosion and lack of provided safety gear means Stanley Black + Decker are looking down the barrel of several OSHA citations.

Tuesday, May 28

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How AI and outsourced customer service has made us easier to scam

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Few people truly enjoy making calls to customer service, and are ready to accept frustration - and that's just what scammers count on.

USPS to pay $141K to terminated employee who reported injury

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The Department of Labor has finished their lawsuit against the USPS for firing an employee who reported an injury on the job.

Friday, May 24

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EEOC lawsuit: Employer fired new hire for disability accommodation request

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New hires do not need to disclose their disability needs, but when their requests are made, the ADA expects you to honor them.

Wednesday, May 22

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Department of Labor gets contractor to finally pay $365k in OSHA fees

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Typically, OSHA violations earn a rapid response, even if it's reluctant, but this roofing contractor held out longer than anticipated.

EEOC retaliation suit costs recycling company $90,000 for fired employee

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This recycling company employee cooperated with the investigation of the company, and was terminated in retaliation for making them look bad.

Thursday, May 16

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Harassment over HIV status gets Tractor Supply Co in hot water

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Disclosing your employees' private disability is already in poor taste, but firing for harassment over HIV has landed an EEOC lawsuit.

Tuesday, May 14

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Over $300K owed to servicemember’s illegally repo’d car

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While a servicemember is deployed, many things have to remain in stasis, and there's laws to protect them, as Hyundai found out.

Monday, May 13

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Is keeping your social media circle small a bad thing?

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Curating your social media circle is a key part of the online experience - but how does it affect your day-to-day life?

Wednesday, May 8

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Sanitation company fined $649K for child labor violations

Child labor laws are in place for a reason, and putting children as young as 13 in contact with hazardous materials is a prime example.

FMLA non-compliance costs this Arkansas restaurant over $11k

One employee returned to her job after taking family leave only to be reassigned, violating FMLA laws to protect employees in just such cases.

FBI report: Scammers stole over $3.4B from seniors last year

Scammers are only becoming more prevalent, and in the age of the internet, unfortunately smarter, particularly against the senior population.

Monday, May 6

Employee fired for requesting religious accommodations

The TX Dept of Criminal Justice is facing a Justice Dept lawsuit for firing an employee who requested religious accommodations and was denied.

Friday, May 3

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OSHA holds home care agency liable for visiting nurse’s death

A home care nurse's tragic death is now placing this agency in hot water with OSHA, with calls to address their negligence in safety.

EEOC sues for amputee denied a position they qualified for

Despite reassurances, this amputee found themselves denied for a qualified position, leading to this maintenance company in the crosshairs.

Wednesday, May 1

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What does an Ethical Startup Structure look like in sustainability?

The venture capital environment doesn't always lend itself to sustainability, but when trying to build a startup ethically, it's imperative.

Monday, Apr 29

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Williams-Sonoma to pay record $3.17M for Made in USA mislabeling

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Many consumers want to support domestic US production, so when companies mislead with the Made in USA label, it creates further distrust.

DHL to pay $8.7M to settle race discrimination lawsuit with EEOC

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The massive logistics company faces major retribution for race discrimination that its Black employees faced in multiple environments.

Friday, Apr 26

How will the TikTok ban bill affect your small business?

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The TikTok ban bill has been signed, and many are looking for safe havens to jump to - how will this affect small business?

The FTC bans noncompete clauses – now what?

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Noncompete clauses were meant to help protect company secrets, but have they really done anything but inconvenience workers?

Las Vegas hotel will pay for EEOC disability discrimination lawsuit

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Following up on employee reports of disability discrimination, this Las Vegas hotel is will be following up with big time fees.

Thursday, Apr 25

Post Mortem AI – can the dead die?

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Many have been alarmed at the rise of the AI girlfriend, but some are going further, to preserve themselves after death through AI.

Disability discrimination leads to EEOC lawsuit for this brewery

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Disability discrimination and shortsighted stereotypes have gotten this brewery in trouble for wrongful termination of two employees.

Restaurant worker fired for not sharing their tips

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This restaurant now owes more than $300k in penalties and backwages for firing a server for protecting the tips owed to them.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Virginia contractor misclassifies employees, will pay $1.2 million

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This construction company pays the price for misclassifying those labeled as a contractor and missed out on crucial payments.

Sex discrimination case showcases pain of ignoring harassment

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Sex discrimination cases can be tough to handle, but ignoring them leads to worse outcomes, as this Red Robin chain learned.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Could being fake on social media be the secret to X success?

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When trying to present your work on social media, it feels frustrating to reposters win - but maybe there's a page to take from them.