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Friday, Jun 14

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Rumors suggest Google Gemini and Apple may align on future tech

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When it comes to AI, Apple's Siri and Google Gemini are some of the market leaders, and rumors suggest they may collaborate.

Trend alert: Body cameras become the norm at TJ Maxx and more

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Shoplifting has become such a concern that body cameras are going to become standard for security in some of your favorite retailers.

Thursday, Jun 13

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Equine trainer company to pay $243k for FLSA overtime violations

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These thoroughbred horse trainers work overtime for horses that will run the Kentucky Derby, but their pay hasn't crossed the finish line.

IHOP Franchise owner violates tip pool laws, now owes over $500K

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Employees are allowed to have a tip pool, but there's rules for its use, as this franchise owner found out from the Department of Labor.

Tuesday, Jun 11

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Withholding tips cost this restaurant more than $235k

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The Department of Labor has caught up to this New Mexico restaurant for withholding tips and minimum payments from staff.

Monday, Jun 10

Dell assigns color coded grading to encourage a return to office

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Incentivizing a return to office has proved challenging even for larger corporations, but will color coded rewards prove effective?

Friday, Jun 7

OHSA cites contractor over $819k for lack of fall safety protection

When it comes to safety, OSHA is particularly strict about fall safety protections for workers, and this contractor is paying the price.

Thursday, Jun 6

19

OSHA holds United Airlines responsible for failing to protect employee’s safety

The United Airlines was found guilty of failing their own OSHA guidelines, and their employee was injured as a result.

Wednesday, Jun 5

21

Federal judge orders company to pay fired worker after 19 hour workday

This company tried to push past one of their driver's concerns for safety in the workday, but a federal judge ruled on their side this time.

Monday, Jun 3

20

Oklahoma school district sued for denying servicemember employment

A servicemember should not have to worry about their employment while on deployment, but this is why protections exist.

PepsiCo sued by EEOC for failing to try to accommodate a new employee

After denying offered resources, PepsiCo finds themselves in hot water with the EEOC for failing to aid a blind employee.

Thursday, May 30

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

23

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

20

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

21

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

20

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

21

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

13

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

20

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

19

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.